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?