Botanical: Durio Zibethinus King of Fruits Durian is a large tropical fruit known for its spiky outer shell and strong, distinctive odor. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is often referred to as the “king of fruits.” Inside, the fruit contains soft, creamy flesh divided into segments, usually surrounding
Botanical: Selenicereus Undatus A Cactus-Born Legend Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit that comes from a type of cactus plant. It has a distinctive appearance, with bright pink or yellow skin and green scale-like protrusions, and can have either white or red flesh speckled with small black
Botanical: Cocos Nucifera A Fruit, a Nut, and a Seed Coconuts are large tropical fruits that grow on coconut palm trees, which are commonly found in coastal regions around the world. The fruit has a hard, fibrous outer husk and a hard inner shell that contains both coconut water and white
Botanical: Prunus P. cerasus / Prunus P. avium From the Black Sea to the World’s Tables Cherries are small, round stone fruits that grow on trees in the genus Prunus, the same family as peaches and plums. They have a smooth skin that ranges in color from bright red to deep dark
Botanical: Daucus Carota A Taproot of Energy Carrots are root vegetables that grow underground and are typically orange in color, although they can also be found in purple, yellow, red, and white varieties. They originated in Central Asia and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Carrots have a firm, crunchy
Botanical: Citrus × microcarpa Nature’s Most Potent Sour Calamansi, also known as calamondin, is a small citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. It is round and about the size of a lime, with a thin green skin that turns orange when fully ripe. The fruit has a juicy
Botanical: Vaccinium Angustifolium / Vaccinium corymbosum From Morning Muffins to Midnight Snacks Hailed as a “superfood,” blueberries are small, round berries that grow on shrubs in the genus Vaccinium and are native to North America. They have a deep blue to purple skin with a pale green interior and are known
Acai Deep Pigments and Bold Flavors Blackberries are small, dark purple to black aggregate fruits made up of many tiny drupelets clustered together. They grow on thorny shrubs in the genus Rubus and are native to regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Blackberries have a juicy texture and a sweet-tart flavor that
Acai A Berry in Disguise Bananas are elongated tropical fruits that grow in clusters on large herbaceous plants, commonly referred to as banana trees. They have a soft, sweet flesh and a peel that turns from green to yellow as the fruit ripens. Bananas are believed to have originated in Southeast
Acai The Alligator Pear Avocado is a fruit that comes from the avocado tree, native to Central and South America, and is known for its smooth, creamy flesh and large central seed. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and a buttery texture that sets it apart from most other fruits
