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khurtwilliams

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The edible contents of the durian have been compared to custard.

Fruits & Vegetables

Durian

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

Fingered citrons symbolize luck, long life, and happiness.

Fruits & Vegetables

Buddha's Hand

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares.Ā 

The ackee's yellow portion is edible, but the black seeds are toxic.

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Ackee

Jamaica's national fruit is poisonous and resembles scrambled eggs.

A pot of boiled nettles means savory greens and earthy tea.

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Stinging Nettles

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.

The hard brown exterior and cream-colored flesh of the stinking toe fruit.

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Stinking Toe Fruit

If you can get past the foot odor, its pulp is great in smoothies.

Coquito nuts are found covered by the yellow layer shown on the right.

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Coquito Nuts

Chile is home to very, very small coconuts.

Naranjilla

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Naranjilla

Relatively unknown outside South America, the tart, tomato-like fruit makes beloved juices and cocktails.

In Malaysia, many diners pair the kuwini with spicy chiles.

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Kuwini Mango

Venture beyond the usual sour-sweet varieties with this funky, savory fruit.

The grains of corn have been compared to gems or even jelly beans.

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Glass Gem Corn

This jewel-like corn became an internet sensation.

Bitter Melon

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Bitter Melon

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

Dabai

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Dabai

This Borneo specialty tastes like olives, carrots, and brie cheese—if you know how to prepare it.

Bambangan

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Bambangan

Find this rare, savory mango on the periphery of Borneo markets with other odorous fruit.

Cotton Candy Grapes

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Cotton Candy Grapes

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

Cherimoya

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Cherimoya

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.

Taro Stems

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Taro Stems

These absorbent stalks make perfect flavor sponges in Vietnamese cuisine.

Louisiana Mirliton

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Louisiana Mirliton

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleanians banded together to save a beloved heirloom squash.

Antigua Black Pineapple

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Antigua Black Pineapple

It's not actually dark, but it is the world's sweetest.

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