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1. EXOTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Studenta: Maxim Valentina
Grupa: 8203
Coordinating teacher: Mihai – Daniel Frumuselu

2. 10 UNUSUAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO
TRY FROM AROUND THE WORLD
 1. Durian
 Durian is a large, spiky fruit native to Southeast Asia. It’s famous for its
pungent aroma and savory smell that is sometimes described as fried
onions While foreigners often have a tough time stomaching the smell,
it’s much loved in many parts of Asia.

3. 2.DRAGON FRUIT (WHITE PITAYA)
 Colorful red and green cactus fruit with white flesh spotted with tiny black
seeds, similar in texture to a kiwifruit. While the appearance is dramatic,
the flavor was surprisingly subtle. Dragon fruit is native to Mexico but is
now grown across Latin America and in Asia.

4. 3.KIWANO (HORNED MELON)
 Kiwano is a beautiful and otherworldly-looking fruit that is native to Sub-
Saharan Africa. The fruit has bright orange spiky skin filled with yellow
and green seeds. The vibrant flesh tastes like lemony cucumber.

5. 4.FEIJOA (PINEAPPLE GUAVA)
 This fruit was another one of the most popular new discoveries. Feijoa is
a small elliptical fruit with tart, slightly gritty flesh that you can scoop out
with a spoon. It’s native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

6. 5.PHYSALIS (GOLDEN BERRIES)
 A small orange berry that is sour and sweet. It’s related to tomatoes and
tomatillos and you can sometimes see it sold encased in a papery husk
similar to a tomatillo. The fruit is native to the Americas but it is most
common today in South America. In Peru, the fruit (called aguaymanto)
is added to pisco sours and it makes a delicious cocktail

7. 6. ARTICHOKES
 These vegetables originate from the Mediterranean region. It is one of
the oldest foods known to man. It has threatening exterior but soft edible
and delicious heart. These vegetables can be served as entree,
appetizer, side dish or garnish. It is commonly used with melted butter or
mayonnaise as an appetizer. These vegetables are rich in vitamin C and
folic acid. Artichokes are of various types: Jerusalem, Globe, Roman,
and Californian. Jerusalem artichoke is a root tuber. The Jerusalem
artichoke is analogous to ginger root in size and color.

8. 7. KOHLRABI
 It is also known as the cabbage turnip. This vegetable has a swollen
stem and a delicate, turnip-like flavor that is either green or purple.
Kohlrabi may be refrigerated for up to one week after wrapping of it. The
leaves of this vegetable can be eaten raw in salads or steamed. As you
would turnips, cook the bulbs. Kohlrabi contains vitamin C and
potassium.

9. 8. BOK CHOY
 It is an Oriental cabbage and also called as Chinese cabbage. It is very
nutritious vegetable and extensively used in Chinese cooking. It has thick
white stalks that support large, spoon- shaped dark green leaves. It is
similar in taste to spinach. While stem is milder, the leaves are spicy hot.
When it is boiled or steamed, it obtains sweet flavor. It is full of vitamin C
and it contains lots of water. It also contains vitamin A and calcium. Large
leaf Bok Choy can be used in soups. Unwashed Bok Choy may be
refrigerated in perforated plastic bags for up to three days.

10. 9. BRUSSEL SPROUTS
 Brussel Sprouts were originated in Belgium. Now, it is largely cultivated
in Belgium and Italy. Brussel Sprouts has maximum growth to the size of
a golf ball. Brussel Sprouts come from the cauliflower family. It has
similar taste to cauliflower except more mild and dense texture. This
vegetable is very rich in Vitamin C, K, and phosphates. Also, it has
cancer preventing properties. Commonly, brussel sprouts are boiled and
salted. These vegetables are used in salads, or tossed in butter or oil
and served as an entrée or complement to meats.

11. 10. ASPARAGUS
 Asparagus was discovered in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
‘Aspargo’ is a greek word which means shoots. For its medicinal
qualities, it is revered by the ancient Romans and Greeks. Today, it is
widely used in salads and as accompaniments to main courses. It is very
beneficial when eaten raw or close to raw, just lightly tossed/grilled with
oil or butter or simply boiled. White variety of asparagus is also available
in markets which are very highly rated.

12. BIBLIOGRAPHY:
 http://everintransit.com/exotic-fruits/
 http://www.sweetadditions.net/food-drinks/top-
exotic-fruits-and-vegetables-list