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Exotic Fruits

Fruits grown out of their native range are commonly known as exotic fruits. Some of them may look
strange and even have a different taste, but they have nutritional value.

Read the descriptions and write the names of exotic fruits using the Help Box.

1. It is a Brazilian fruit, round to oval with a juicy pulp inside
filled with many seeds. It is a rich source of minerals, vitamins,
and fibre. ____________________

2. It helps in digestion. It is white with black spotted seeds. This fruit
is native to Mexico and South America. ____________________

3. It is a golden-yellow, crunchy fruit with a sweet and sour taste. It
is rich in antioxidants, potassium, and vitamin C. It tastes like a
combination of pineapple, apple, and kiwi. ____________________

4. It is the common name for a luscious fruit which is scientifically
known as garcinia mangostana. It is one of the most prestigious
tropical fruits. ____________________

5. A citrus fruit that resembles an orange, but is smaller and oval
in shape. It is native to China and is commonly used in making
jellies and alcoholic drinks. ____________________

6. The flesh of this fruit has a texture similar to litchi and the taste is
similar to fresh coconut. It is rich in vitamins C, A, E, and K, iron, and
calcium. ____________________

Help Box Fact File
Rambutan is a sweet and juicy fruit that
Star fruit, Mangosteen, Kumquat, looks like a Litchi. It is one of the most
Dragon fruit, Passion fruit, Ice apple famous fruits in Southeast Asia.

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