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Here is a short list of fruit that is eaten around the world:
- Apple - a juicy and crisp fruit that comes in many colors and varieties. You can eat them fresh or use them to make pies and sauces.
- Banana - a healthy fruit full of potassium and other important nutrients. They are sweet and mushy.
- Orange - refreshingly citrusy, oranges are known for their juicy segments and are rich in vitamin C.
- Grapes - sweet and juicy. grapes can be eaten fresh or dried (as raisins), and they are also used to make drinks and wine.
- Strawberry - juicy, sweet, and slightly sour, the fruit is often eaten fresh, in treats, or as a topping.
- Watermelon - a summer treat that can be eaten fresh or in salads and drinks. It is sweet and refreshing.
- Pineapple - a tropical fruit that is sweet and sour and can be eaten fresh, grilled, or in drinks and desserts.
- Mango - a tropical, sweet, and juicy fruit that is eaten fresh or in smoothies, salads, and sweets.
- Kiwi – a fruit full of vitamin C and fiber and has a unique texture. It can be eaten fresh or in fruit recipes.
- Blueberry - an antioxidant-rich fruit that tastes sweet and sour and can be eaten fresh, in baked goods, or blended into drinks.
- Peach - a juicy and sweet fruit with a fuzzy skin. It can be eaten fresh, grilled, or in treats like pies and cobblers.
- Pear – a sweet, juicy fruit that can be eaten fresh, in salads, or as a snack.
- Cherry - sweet and sour, the fruit tastes great fresh or in pies, jams, and drinks.
- Raspberry - is a delicate fruit that is sweet and slightly sour. It is eaten fresh, in pies, and as a topping.
- Blackberry – a sweet and juicy fruit with a slightly sour taste. It is eaten fresh or in pies and jams.
- Papaya - a tropical and sweet fruit eaten fresh or in soups and salads.
- Cantaloupe - sweet and aromatic, it can be eaten fresh as a snack or used in fruit recipes.
- Grapefruit - the juicy parts of a grapefruit make it tangy and refreshing. You can eat it fresh or make juices with it.
- Apricot - sweet and smelling nice, the fruit can be eaten fresh, dry, or in jams and baked dishes.
- Plum - a sweet and juicy fruit that comes in many colors. It can be eaten fresh, dried (as prunes), or in jams and treats.
- Lemon - a sour and sharp fruit; its juice and zest are used in drinks, food, and baking.
- Avocado - creamy and rich, the fruit is eaten fresh in salads, sandwiches, and as guacamole.
- Coconut - tropical and sweet, coconuts have cool coconut water and creamy meat that can be used in baking and cooking.
- Fig - a sweet fruit full of seeds. You can eat it fresh, dry, or in jams and baked goods.
- Lychee - a tropical fruit with a unique texture that is sweet and flowery. It can be eaten fresh or in treats.
- Passion Fruit – a fruit with a unique taste used in juices, desserts, and cocktails. It is sour and smells good.
- Dragon Fruit – a fruit is pretty to look at and has a crunchy, mildly sweet taste. It can be eaten fresh or in smoothies.
- Pomegranate - a sweet and sour fruit whose arils are juicy. It can be eaten fresh, in drinks, or as a garnish.
- Tangerine - a smaller orange that is sweet and citrusy. It is eaten fresh or as a snack.
- Guava - a tropical and sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh or made into drinks and jams.
- Jackfruit: a tropical, sweet fruit with a fibrous texture. It can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.
- Cranberry - a tart and sour fruit that you can eat fresh, dry, or in drinks and sauces.
- Date - sweet and chewy, the fruit can be eaten fresh or dry, and is used in baking and treats.
- Kiwi Berry - a small, sweet, and sour fruit with skin that can be eaten. It is best eaten fresh as a snack.
- Mulberry - a sweet and juicy fruit. It comes in many colors and can be eaten fresh or in jams and treats.
- Star Fruit - with a star-shaped cross-section, a star fruit is crisp and slightly sweet. It can be eaten fresh or in salads.
- Peach Palm Fruit - peach palm fruit is tropical and sweet. It can be eaten raw or cooked in savory recipes.
- Soursop - a tropical fruit that is sweet and sour and has a smooth center. It is eaten fresh or mixed with drinks.
- Feijoa - the fruit is sweet and fragrant, and has a texture like jelly. It is also used in cakes and jams.
- Ackee - this tropical fruit is sweet and buttery, and it is often used in savory recipes, especially in Caribbean food.
- Longan - the meat of longan is clear and sweet, and it can be eaten fresh or in desserts.
- Mangosteen - this tropical fruit is sweet and sour and smells like flowers. It is best eaten fresh.
- Sapodilla - a tropical fruit that is eaten fresh. It is sweet, crunchy, and tastes like caramel.
- Rambutan - this tropical fruit is sweet and juicy, and the outside is hairy. It is best eaten fresh.
- Tamarillo: is sweet and sour, and tastes like a tomato. It can be eaten fresh or used to make jam.
- Miracle Fruit - sweet and tangy, the fruit has a unique property to change taste perceptions. It is best eaten fresh.
- Quince - firm and sweet, the fruit can be eaten raw or used in jams and desserts.
- Salak - a tropical fruit that is eaten fresh. Its skin looks like a snake and is sweet and crunchy.
- Kumquat - a sour and tangy fruit whose peel can be eaten. It is eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies.
- Persimmon - a sweet, pulpy fruit with a unique texture. It can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and sweets.