Few exotic fruits: lovely to look; yummy to eat

Summers are knocking at our door; and with them comes the urge to have juicy, thirst-quenching foods. For those hot summers when you need something refreshing, here is a list of few exotic fruits which are exquisite to look at, lip-smacking, and are nutritious as well.

Rambutan: grown mainly in south-east Asia; it resembles Lychees when peeled. The peel is red in color and covered with spines. The fruit is sweet and juicy with a decent dose of vitamin C and iron. The Online Culinary School website reports that eating this fruit may help kill intestinal parasites and may also aid in lessening symptoms of diarrhoea.

Passion Fruit

The passion fruit has a soft, juicy interior full of seeds. People mainly add it to mixed fruit juices to boost their flavour. A good source of vitamin C, A, fibre, and antioxidants.

Mangosteen: is called the "queen of fruits" in Thailand. The fruit is purple in colour from the outside with creamy interiors. People describe its taste as citrus with a hint of peach. It is rich in vitamin C, B-complex, antioxidants, and immune system boosters. Scientists have even found mangosteen being beneficial in preventing diseases like diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and other chronic diseases.

Kumquats: are small edible fruits resembling oranges. They are often used in marmalades and jellies. The Taiwanese add it to their teas, while others boil it and use it as a remedy for sore throats.

Dragon Fruit / Pitaya: is a fruit of the cactus family. It has a sweet delicate taste and creamy pulp. The most common dragon fruit is the red pitaya. People eat the fruit as it is, and they also obtain juices and wine from it.

Kiwifruit: the national fruit of China has a refreshing green appearance. Kiwifruit is a rich source of vitamin C, E and K, and fibre. A medium-size kiwifruit provides about 46 calories,1 g protein, and 2.6 g dietary fibre.

Aren’t these exotic fruits pretty enough to bring water into your mouths??

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