12 Exotic Tropical Fruits You've Never Heard Of: Snake Fruit Will Amaze Your Taste Buds
Enter the remarkable universe of tropical fruits, where nature's inventiveness is unbounded. Past the known mangoes and pineapples is a wealth of unusual fruits that will test your taste receptors and widen your gastronomic horizons. Growing in far-off areas of tropical paradise, these less well-known fruits have distinctive tastes, textures, and nutritional value that has stayed under the radar worldwide. From the odd look of the snake fruit to the unexpected tastes of other exotic kinds, get ready to travel a remarkable trip through the most bizarre and mouthwatering works of nature.
1. Snake Fruit (Salacca zalacca)
Snake fruit, sometimes known as salak, is the star of our unusual fruit adventure; its unique reddish-brown scaly skin remarkably matches snake scales. Originally from Indonesia, this palm fruit has enthralled daring eaters with its unusual mix of sweet, acidic, and crunchy qualities. When peeled, the fruit displays sections of translucent flesh with a texture like apple but with more complex flavour profile with flavours of pineapple, honey, and a subdued tannic finish. Given its size, the fruit is ideal for a snack—almost like a big fig.
