Some of the fruit wasn't all that "uncommon" but ones they had never had the courage to try. The list would include fruits such as:
Persimmons
Mango ( many people have had "mango" flavored things but never have tried a real mango.
Papaya
Avocado
Grapples ( love these) An apple that taste like a grape!
Kiwano- The horned melon
Kiwi
Star Fruit
Pomegranate ( Never again, this makes a huge mess)
There were a few more and some semesters I would change it up depending on what was available, but the fruit that always got the best response was the Star Fruit. I know many adults that have never even had a Star Fruit so I thought I would share a tid bit here!
Do you see why they get the name Star Fruit?
When you see them in the grocery store you will see green ones and yellow ones. The yellow ones are the ripest and are ready to eat. They should have brown on the edges and that's okay.
You will slices these brown edges off before eating ( really no harm done if you don't cut it off).
And then just slice it
Star Fruit does have little seeds and you'll want to remove them
They are readily available in Winter
Great Source of Vitamin C
Great source of Fiber
About 30 calories per fruit
Star fruit have a pretty sweet taste. If I had to describe it to someone who has never had it before, I would say it kind of taste like Juicy Fruit gum. What do you think?
Start fruit are in season right now and they have been on sale at my local grocery store for 50 cents a piece. I've been grabbing a few each time I visit!
Do you like Star Fruit? Is there a fruit you've never tried?
New foods are fun and I've tried most of the foods on your list. I'd like to try grapples. I've never heard of them! In Hawaii, I really liked the apple bananas, a tiny, sweet banana.
ReplyDeleteThe sweet banana sounds good! The grapples are great and they smell SO good!
DeleteI love trying new foods! Star fruit is pretty good, but my favorite food on that list is definitely mangos!
ReplyDeleteI like the mangos when I get them in a dessert at a restaurant but for some reason when I buy them myself I never get one that is quite ripe when I cut into it.
DeleteI'm definitely a fan of fruit and not of vegetables. If my mom cooked veggies, I'd be at the table all night because I wouldn't want to eat them. I get all sorts of fruit whenever I can, and I go crazy during peach season :)
ReplyDeleteYou need to find some fun new veggies to try!
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DeleteNever even tried it, but Juicy Fruit? I'm going to scope it out!! Always scary to try something new!
ReplyDeleteDon't be scared! Star fruit is good and rather sweet if you get one that is ripe!
DeleteI had star fruit for the first time this summer in the form of fresh-squeezed juice in Costa Rica! It was definitely different...
ReplyDeleteI have never had it in juice before. I wonder if it taste the same as the actual fruit?
DeleteIt was super sweet!
DeleteI'm probably one of the few people who have never tried it. But I love fruit, and I could see myself trying this if I had the chance. I don't think they sell it anywhere here in Utah, it would probably have to be special ordered in. But if I ever see it, I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteYes, you will definitely have to give it a try! They are actually in season now, so I wouldn't be surprise if your local grocery store chain has them!
DeleteI have never tried star fruit but now I am intrigued! I will be looking for one this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat! Let me know what you think!
DeleteI have looked at these things in the market but never bought one cause I never knew what to do with it. Awesome. Juicy Fruit GUM! Will be trying it now for sure. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMake sure you get one that isn't green. You'll want one that is already ripe! Let me know what you think!
DeleteI love star fruit! Now I'm craving a star fruit cocktail. Mmm...
ReplyDeleteI've never tried these, but I might have to now! Thanks for the recommendation!!
ReplyDeleteWe finally tried Star Fruit last summer because it was in one of my son's books! I think it's so neat how the slices come out like stars. Hmm, if I had to describe the taste, I'd say it's a mild orange/lemony taste. My youngest son loooooved it. There was also something called an Ugli Fruit in that book, but I haven't found one of those yet.
ReplyDeleteI believe the ugli fruit is in the grapefruit family if I remember correctly! So glad your son is trying different things at a young age!
DeleteI believe the ugli fruit is in the grapefruit family if I remember correctly! So glad your son is trying different things at a young age!
DeleteI love star fruit!! I started eating them a couple years ago.
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