30 of the oddest-looking fruits and vegetables from around the world

jw5 · Dec 30, 2021

Jabuticaba

It looks like some kind of tree pest, but the 'Brazilian berry,' as it is sometimes known, is a deliciously tart fruit that makes a great smoothie ingredient. The berries are unusual in sprouting along the trunk of the tree, earning them the nickname 'tree grapes' in their native Brazil.

jw5 · Dec 30, 2021

Caimito

Sometimes called a 'star apple' in English, the caimoto looks fairly plain on the outside but is a thing of beauty once sliced open. Found in tropical America, the West Indies and Southeast Asia, it's a sweet treat by itself or added to smoothies.

jw5 · Dec 31, 2021

Lulo

Popularly used as a juice ingredient in Colombia, the antioxidant-packed Lulo looks like an orange from the outside. Slice it open to reveal a tart fruit that usually takes some sweetening before eating or drinking.

jw5 · Dec 31, 2021

Hala fruit

This chunky fruit's appearance has been compared to an 'exploding planet', but its taste is comparable to a sweet combination of mango, pineapple and sugarcane. Found in the Pacific Islands, Hawai'i and parts of Asia and Australia, its 'cones' can be broken off and chewed raw.

jw5 · Dec 31, 2021

Papayuela

The 'mountain papaya,' as it is also known, is rarely seen outside of Ecuador, Colombia and the surrounding regions. Smaller and even sweeter than papaya, it's a vitamin-rich addition to desserts.