Prickly pear
Origin: prickly pear originates from South America, but today it is found just as much throughout the Mediterranean.
Appearance: oblong-oval with warty spots.
Fun Facts: Only the yellow, pink flesh can be served along with the seeds. It has a pleasant taste reminiscent of melon and is exceptionally refreshing when chilled.
Carambola
Origin: The home of this striking “star fruit” is Malaysia. Today it is grown in California, South America and Africa.
Appearance: star-shaped and yellow.
Kiwano
Origin: New Zealand is the “old” home of the warty kiwano.
Appearance: Yellow and warty spiked. Dark flesh inside
Fun Facts: Kiwanos (also called horned melon) can be stored for months in a cool, dry place (not in the refrigerator). The green, very juicy flesh – its pleasant taste is reminiscent of banana – contains many seeds and is spooned from the halved fruit.
Kiwi
Origin: This egg-shaped fruit came from China and is therefore also called the Chinese gooseberry. They have been cultivated in New Zealand for years.
Appearance: Brown outside, green flesh and white pit inside.
Fun Facts: If the hairy fruit yields to pressure, it is ripe. Kiwis that are too soft lose flavor. To eat, cut the brown fruit in half and enjoy the sweet, juicy flesh with the seeds.
Kumquat
Origin: Its native country is China. Although they also dwarf orange gen
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