Visiting Far North Queensland would not be complete if you
haven’t tasted the tropical fruits that grow in the Daintree
Rainforest. Its warm equatorial climate and fertile
soil that has been around for centuries make it a perfect place for exotic
fruits to thrive in. Some locals even refer to the region as the “exotic fruit
bowl of the world”.
Daintree
Rainforest tours often include fruit tasting as part of
their afternoon tea break. Here is a list of what you might encounter.
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Rollinia
This is probably the most delicate fruit you will ever encounter
in your life. The rollinia is a yellow fruit with bumpy surface. It quickly
develops bruises and turn black once cut from the tree. It even gets bruised
from its own weight when left on a hard surface. This is probably the reason
why you won’t see this fruit in supermarkets or shipped anywhere. The delicate
characteristic is matched by its heavenly taste that is reminiscent of lemon
meringue pie.
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| Breadfruit |
Breadfruit
If you find yourself craving for bread in the forest, then
you’re in luck! Green with small spikes that resemble jackfruits. The
breadfruit has a bland flavour that tastes exactly like freshly baked bread.
Slices of its flesh are usually toasted and served with a sprinkle of salt.
These fruits are used as source of starch in the Pacific.
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Black
Sapote
The famous chocolate pudding fruit. The black sapote is dark
brown in colour and has a soft flesh that really looks like pudding. However,
be warned that the chocolate pudding fruit tastes nothing like its namesake. It
has a rather bland flavour that can only be enhanced by adding rum, vanilla or
cream.
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Ice-cream
bean
Who would have thought that you can find ice-cream inside a pod?
It may not look like your favourite cold dessert but the wool surrounding each
seed inside the pod tastes like sweet vanilla ice cream. It’s definitely a must
try!
These fruits are just some of the countless tropical fruits you
can find when visiting the Daintree. Travel to far north Queensland and enjoy
not just the exotic flavours but also the rich history and sceneries of the
area.
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photo credit: Very strange fruit (Bread Fruit) via photopin (license)
