Feijoa, also known as pineapple guava, is a small aromatic fruit known for its smooth green skin and its soft, juicy flesh inside. It has a naturally sweet-tart, fragrant flavor, often described with tropical and floral notes reminiscent of pineapple, apple, and strawberry, with a fresh minty touch. Inside, the fruit contains a soft, jelly-like center with tiny edible seeds, surrounded by a slightly firmer flesh. Feijoa is typically available based on season and origin, and is prized for its refreshing taste and distinctive aroma
Galanga, also known as Blue Ginger, is a flowering plant from the Zingiberaceae family. Its rhizome resembles ginger but has a reddish hue, and is robust, aromatic, and spicy.
Gaviola (Soursop) Gaviola, also known as Soursop, is a tropical fruit with a soft green skin covered in small, gentle spines. When ripe, it has a fragrant aroma and a juicy, creamy white flesh with a sweet-tangy flavor often compared to a mix of strawberry, pineapple, and citrus. Inside, it contains dark seeds that are removed before eating. Gaviola is typically available depending on season and origin, and is highly valued for its refreshing taste.
Soursop is the fruit of the Annona muricata tree, belonging to the Annonaceae family. The tree grows up to 10 meters tall and has rough bark. The fruit itself is large, measuring 15–20 cm in length, oblong or heart-shaped, and can weigh between 4.5 and 6.8 kg. Its skin is green when ripe, covered with soft, spine-like projections pointing toward the apex. The pulp is white, cottony, and contains numerous black seeds.
Guava is a small tropical fruit, measuring 4–10 cm in diameter, oval in shape, and yellowish when ripe. Its pulp, which can be yellowish or reddish depending on the variety, contains small seeds and is sweet and highly aromatic.
Jackfruit (Fresh) Jackfruit is one of the largest tropical fruits in the world, known for its thick, textured green-yellow rind and its golden, aromatic flesh inside. When ripe, it has a naturally sweet, fruity flavor and a chewy, juicy texture. The fruit contains many yellow pods (bulbs), each surrounding a seed. Jackfruit is typically available based on season and origin, and is prized for both its unique taste and its versatility.
The Jujube, from the Rhamnaceae family, is a small, olive-like fruit produced by the Ziziphus zizyphus plant. It measures 3 to 4 centimeters, with a light green skin that turns reddish brown when ripe. Its sweet, floury pulp resembles that of an apple, and both the skin and flesh are edible.
The kumquat is a small, oval citrus fruit with smooth, shiny orange skin. Its pulp is juicy, yellowish, and highly aromatic, offering a flavor similar to some tangerine varieties. Apart from being a fruit, kumquat is also appreciated as a winter ornamental plant due to its fragrant flowers and attractive fruits.
Lemongrass is a rustic, perennial herb with long, wide, and smooth leaves, belonging to the grass family. It is widely used both as a culinary ingredient and for medicinal purposes.
The limequat is a citrus fruit resulting from a cross between a dwarf orange (Fortunella margarita) and lime (Citrus aurantiifolia). It has a green skin that protects a very juicy and refreshing pulp.
The Longan (Dimocarpus longan), also known as dragon’s eye due to its resemblance to an eyeball once peeled, belongs to the Sapindaceae family. The fruit is spherical, yellowish-brown, and about 2–4 cm in diameter. A cluster of Longans typically contains around 30 fruits. Its thin yet firm skin is dotted with small points similar to lychee. Once peeled, the translucent, very sweet pulp is revealed, enclosing a hard, shiny black seed.
This edible tuber grows submerged in lakes and ponds, its natural habitat, and features a slightly sweet flavor. Its structure is composed of cavities, giving it a distinctive texture.
