Ackee, Rambutan, Durian… are among the rarest and most delicious fruits in the world.
Below is the top 15 most delicious fruits on the planet as voted by Mysterious World. Let’s explore how many of these fruits you have tried!
World’s Most Delicious Fruits
1. Ackee
This fruit originates from the tropical regions of West Africa. It changes color from green to yellow-orange when ripe and splits into three parts. Each fruit weighs about 100 – 200 grams.
2. Rambutan
This fruit hails from Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is covered with hairy spines on the outside. The fruit turns from green to red when ripe and has a sweet taste.
3. Physalis
Belonging to the nightshade family, this fruit originates from South America. It is encased in a translucent husk and changes color from green to dark yellow when ripe, with a taste similar to that of tomatoes.
4. Plinia Cauliflora (Wooden Grape)
This fruit belongs to the Myrtaceae family and originates from Southeast Brazil. Plinia Cauliflora looks very much like grapes but has thicker skin. When ripe, the fruit turns purple, has white flesh, and tastes sweet and fragrant.
5. Horned Melon
This fruit belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and originates from Africa. It has an elongated shape covered in spikes. When ripe, the fruit turns yellow-orange and has a flavor that is a mix of cucumber and zucchini. Horned melon is considered a traditional food for Africans.
6. Durian
This fruit belongs to the Malvaceae family and originates from Indonesia and Malaysia. It is quite large, has a strong odor, and is covered with sharp spikes. This fruit has a distinct flavor that not everyone can enjoy.
7. Miracle Fruit
This fruit belongs to the Sapotaceae family and is native to the tropical forests of West Africa. When ripe, it turns red and has a taste that is initially sour and bitter but later becomes sweet. The flavor of Miracle Fruit is a combination of sweetness, sourness, and bitterness, reminiscent of the taste of cranberries. In medicine, doctors use the sweetness of this fruit to mask metallic tastes in the mouths of chemotherapy patients while stimulating their taste buds. Additionally, it serves as a sugar substitute for diabetics or those on a diet. In Vietnam, this fruit, known as Miracle Fruit, has been introduced and cultivated for about a decade.
8. Mangosteen
This fruit belongs to the Garcinia family and originates from Indonesia. It changes from green to purple when ripe, with white flesh divided into segments, offering a sweet and fragrant taste. Mangosteen has the highest content of xanthones, which have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, preventing cancer. The medicinal properties of this fruit are also applied in the prevention of other diseases such as cardiovascular issues, diabetes, diarrhea, urinary problems, and stimulating the immune system.
9. Cherimoya
This fruit belongs to the Annona family and originates from Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Its creamy white flesh tastes like a mix of banana, pineapple, papaya, peach, and strawberry. The green fruit has an oval shape and weighs about 500 grams. Cherimoya is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that are beneficial for the body. In medicine, it is used to remove harmful factors from patients’ bodies. Moreover, it helps regulate blood pressure and balances heartbeat rhythms.
10. Theobroma Grandiflorum
This fruit belongs to the Malvaceae family and originates from the Amazon rainforest (South America). It is often referred to as a “super fruit” due to its high nutritional content. The flesh of the fruit can be used as a moisturizing cream for the skin.
11. Cupuacu
Cupuacu is primarily found in the wild Amazon rainforest and is widely cultivated in Peru. With a size comparable to a watermelon, ripe Cupuacu has a yellow color and a cacao-like flavor.
Cupuacu is regarded as one of the “super fruits” due to its extremely high nutritional content. This fruit is known for its ability to boost the immune system and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases due to its high vitamin B1, B2, and B3 content.
12. Black Sapote
Black Sapote, or chocolate persimmon, is a tropical fruit tree native to Mexico. The fruit is delicious and sweet, with a flavor reminiscent of chocolate. The skin of the unripe black sapote is green and shiny. When ripe, the skin becomes slightly wrinkled, turning brownish-green.
13. Salak (Snake Fruit)
Due to its outer skin resembling reddish-brown scales, Salak is often referred to as snake fruit. It is a member of the palm family and grows in clusters, primarily cultivated in volcanic sandy soil, making it a specialty of Indonesia. It has a fragrant aroma and a flavor that combines pineapple and banana with nuts. The skin of this fruit is quite tough, so care must be taken when eating it to avoid cuts.
14. Akebia
This fruit is quite popular in Japan, with a flavor similar to wild berries, often used in desserts. Additionally, the skin of the Akebia fruit is also used to flavor meat dishes.
15. Tamarillo
This type of tomato originates from the tropical regions of South America. The Tamarillo has a reddish-purple skin, is more sour than regular tomatoes, but has a very fragrant aroma. In Vietnam, this unusual tomato variety once caused a sensation with prices reaching 1 million VND per kilogram.
