Here is a cute little fruit I found called a Pepino Melon.
Despite the name, a Pepino Melon is not really a melon at all. It is a fruit from a South America evergreen. It is actually related to a tomato or eggplant.
They start out green and turn yellow once ripe. The skin is soft and rubbery and easy to cut and peel. I did not see any seeds or core in the center.
I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and added it to my yogurt bowl. It had a unique taste somewhere between a pear and a honeydew.
Will I buy this again? I’m not sure. It was a little expensive for its size.
What is a food you have recently tried for the first time?
You have taught me something new. I have never heard of this melon before but it sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI am seeing more and more 'different' fruits imported. I haven't tried a new fruit in years. Now I have tried different apples. Traveling in New York I fell in love with the Empire Apple, but I was disappointed in its staying power. It mellowed too soon for me. That is the closest I have come to exploring new fruit.
ReplyDeleteBut this little sucker is pretty and the meat of the fruit looks very good.
Sherry & jack
I love trying different fruits and veggies. I loved the ramakan fruit I recently tried - it tasted like a lychee and it was super cute and furry!!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this type of fruit.
ReplyDeleteI can't think of the the last time I tried something new.
We found some cherry plums at the store and bought them. They were really good!
ReplyDeleteThe chunks almost look like a pear and pineapple
ReplyDeleteThe inside looks similar to a mango? YUM
ReplyDeleteHow different. So new to me. thanks for sharing another new fruit with us. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids were little, they would get all excited over "mystery fruit" nights. I've never seen one of these at our grocery store. If I do, I'll buy one.
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