Discover a whole new world of fruits beyond the usual bananas and apples! Let’s take a fun journey to discover some amazing fruits you may have never seen before! Imagine a fruit shaped like a star called Udara, or a tiny, tangy berry called Ugni. Sounds cool, right?
This list is full of surprises! You’ll learn what these fruits are called, what they taste like, and even see pictures of them. Plus, we’ll share simple ways you can try them yourself. It’s like finding a hidden treasure in the fruit world. Let’s explore and learn something exciting!
The Udara – commonly referred to as the African Star Apple – is tropical and a native of West Africa. It has a star shape in the middle when it is cut and has a sweet and sour taste. Udara may have a yellow, orange or even purple skin depending on the type of plant they are grown from.
In the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria, they refer to it as Agbalumo and in the eastern and southern parts of Nigeria as Udala. Udara, is one of the well-known fruits in Nigeria.
Ugni berries or Chilean guavas are small, almost black berries that are native to South America. Ugni berries have a slightly sweet and tangy taste that can be said to be a cross between guava and blueberries. They are eaten fresh, dried or processed into jams and jellies.
Umeboshi or Japanese plums are small and sour plums that are preserved and eaten as a pickled food with salt and sour taste. Umeboshi are a kind of Japanese tsukemono (pickled thing, preserved or fermented), and they are very sour and salty.
There are also sweet umeboshi that are prepared with honey. They are mostly eaten as a side dish for rice or put on rice balls intuitively used for breakfast and lunch. They are traditionally eaten with rice or used in rice balls, but are rarely boiled or cooked for dinner meals.
The Umbu is a tropical fruit that grows in Brazil. It has a green or yellow rind and a very juicy, rather sour pulp. The taste is best described as blend between mango and tamarind.
It can be eaten while fresh or used to prepare juices, or prepared as a fermented wine known as umbu wine.
The peel is tender and the skin is green or yellow when the fruit reach maturity. They may be eaten directly, or processed into jams, including those in fruit sweetened products. The fruit is recommended for blending with gooseberries or plums, and is used for making fruit juices, jams and sorbets.
The Umbra, also known as the Brazilian plum, originally from South America. Small round fruit with smooth skin, green on the outside and usually red, pink, or purple inside. It has a tart, tangy flavor, making it ideal for juices and desserts. A great source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Used extensively in most of the native Brazilian dishes.
Uvilla, also known as the cape gooseberry or ground cherry, A small orange berry encased in a papery husk, it has a sweet and tangy taste. Often enjoyed fresh as a snack, or used in jams, pies, and salsas. Contains vitamins A and C and dietary fibre. It can grace the outer surface of desserts for that added aesthetic feel because of its husk.
Usuma, also known as Peanut Butter Fruit, is not to be confused with Naranjilla. It is a tropical fruit native to South America. It has a yellow or orange skin and a juicy, tart flesh with a citrusy aroma. Usuma is enjoyed fresh, used in juices, or made into jams and jellies.
Uvaria is a genus of flowering plants in the Annonaceae family, containing over 200 species of tropical trees and shrubs. The fruits of these plants are diverse, ranging in size, shape, and flavor. Some Uvaria species produce edible fruits with a sweet and tangy taste, while others are not palatable.
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Fruits that start with the letter ‘U’ include Ugni, Umeboshi, and Udara. These unique fruits come from regions like South America, Japan, and Africa. They offer a mix of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors worth exploring!
Well there you have it; on this page, you have learned about some of the more unique fruits that start with the letter ‘U’, such as aromatic notes of the Uva Rara grape and the creamy, tropical flavor of the Usuma. There are many types of fruits worldwide, and there are many more fruits that people can experience worldwide, so get out there and try them out. Never get tired of finding the tastiest fruits in the world.
