You may be used to eating your typical everyday fruits which includes grapes, apples, and bananas. But what you don’t know is that there are a number of exotic fruits that you should try at least once in your life. Now you may not be big on fruits in general but you may find that you have a liking for these exotic fruits. You never know if you are going to like something unless you try it. With that said there are a number of exotic fruits that have proven to be really popular. This is probably why you see so many social media influencers eating them.

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One exotic fruit that has become increasingly popular is dragon fruit. This pomegranate-sized fruit has become a popular addition to smoothies and fruit bowls. This fruit gets its name due to its vibrant color and its dragon-like scales. In order to eat this fruit, you will need to cut it open and scoop out the flesh and seeds. If you are wondering what a dragon fruit tastes like, it is kind of a cross between a kiwi and a pear. You will be pleased to know that dragon fruit is packed with iron, vitamin C, and fiber.

Next, we’ll talk about jackfruit. This exotic fruit originates from Bangladesh. In fact, it is the national fruit of Bangladesh. This mild sweet-tasting fruit has a meat-like texture to it. Jackfruit is really popular amongst people who don’t eat meat, like vegetarians and vegans. This is because it can be used as a replacement for meat. With that said, jackfruit is high in vitamin B, potassium, and calcium. A jack fruit also contains flavonoids that have proven to help with inflammation. These aren’t just exotic fruits, but they also have great health benefits that you can explore.