The Best 10 Thai Fruits that you must try once in a lifetime

Thailand has plenty of exotic fruits to try. The combination of fertile land and tropical climate makes Thailand a very favorable place for growing all kinds of exotic foods. Very few countries in the world have such a variety of delicious fruits as Thailand.

            If you visit Thailand, make sure you try as many fruits as possible. Some of them make look strange at first sight, but you will be pleasantly surprised with their taste. Your taste buds will be tingled and you will surely ask for more.

The fruit in Thailand healthy, nutritious, and very cheap. All fruits are a great snack that will give you energy and rehydrate you before you go exploring Thailand`s wonders.

Among the plenty of great fruits in Thailand, the following are the top ten you must try once in a lifetime.

The Top 10 Thai Fruits To Try

1. Papaya

This exotic oval-shaped fruit grows all year long, but it’s probably best to consume between May and July. Ripe papaya has very soft meat with orange color, full of rich flavors. Thai people eat it plain or mix it with chilies, lemon juice, shrimps, or salads. Any way you eat it – it is a great food to try.

2. Mango

Widely popular fruit, mango comes in several varieties. You can eat it with a spoon, dip its slices in sugar, or enjoy it as part of salads or mixed with coconut milk and rice.

3. Dragon fruit

Dragon fruit comes from a cactus plant. It looks a bit strange, but it has a delicious taste.

4. Snake fruit

This fruit got its name due to its distinct shell. When you crack it, there is white flesh inside, rich with a sweet and sour flavor.

5. Jackfruit

Typically found in the first few months of the year, this melon-sized fruit with smooth meat has a lovely taste and special aroma. People usually it raw, but it can also be fried.

6. Custard apple

Custard apple has a size of a small ball and is light-green in color. Its sweet meat has a rich texture and is usually eaten with a spoon.

7. Guava

Guava is a tropical fruit with an exotic taste and scent. It is also known by its Thai name – farang. You can find it all year long, and many people eat it spiced with sugar, salt, or chili. It is a very refreshing fruit, which is why many add it to cocktails or ice creams.

8. Rose-apple

Pear-shaped fruit, with smooth green or pink skin. It has a crispy taste, usually seasoned with salt or sugar.

9. Pomelo

Pomelo looks a bit like grapefruit and has a lovely sweet-sour flavor. It comes in many different varieties and colors.

10. Mangosteen

This fruit looks a bit bizarre from the outside but has a delicious taste inside. Its white flesh has strong flavors and a nice aroma. It is also a great fruit to use for refreshing juices.