tropical fruits [4]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
A variety of fruits, usually of exotic origin, more or less available in the West.
durian ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Large fruit that emits a disagreeable odor when ripe; its sweet creamy flesh is often eaten plain while the seeds are used like nuts.
carambola ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Within the delicate edible skin is a juicy, slightly acidic flesh that can be eaten raw or cooked, as a fruit or vegetable.
Asian pear ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Most popular Asian fruit, primarily eaten plain; its flesh is sweet and juicy, like the pear’s, and crunchy, like the apple’s.
feijoa ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Has sweet fragrant, slightly granular flesh; after peeling, it is eaten raw or cooked, plain or in various desserts.
mango ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Fruit with a flattened stone and a skin that should be discarded, as it irritates the mouth; it is mostly eaten ripe, but sometimes used green, as a vegetable.
pepino ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The orange or yellow flesh is slightly starchy. Before fully ripe, it is often cooked and prepared like a squash; once ripe, it is eaten like a melon.
prickly pear ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Fruit of a member of the cactus family; the spines and skin should be removed before eating the flesh, plain or sprinkled with lemon or lime juice.
papaya ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Its usually orange, juicy flesh is eaten like the melon and contains spicy, edible seeds; when green, it is eaten like winter squash.