8/12/2023 0 Comments Tico berry fruit![]() ![]() ![]() The inside flesh is sweet and you can eat the seeds which add to the flavor, disposing of the artistic peel. Rich in fiber and anti-oxidants it is easy to eat simply cutting in half or into quarters and it smoothly pops right out or scoop it out with a spoon. When you see it, it really does look out of this world. The fruit’s vibrant colors of pinkish-red stand out with its green flame-like scales in one of nature’s most fantastical creations. Pitahaya, the dragon fruit, is one fruit that is incredibly beautiful on the outside you almost don’t want to cut it open. One of the favorite juices in Costa Rica is the guanabana fruit blended up into a fresh refreshing juice or added into smoothies. It can be messy to eat since it’s best to pull apart with your hands, however, it is creamy and delicious. It can take a moment to adjust to the texture but once you do you will find yourself reaching for more. Once you are able to cut it open, the guanabana has a fleshy white consistency with big black seeds. I remember having one that was comparable to the size of my head, they can reach very impressive sizes that often they are sold in stores already pre-cut. The guanabana (sour sop) can grow to some very large sizes. This hard exterior green spiky fruit hangs from the tree and when it falls you will most definitely hear it. These are just a few of the many mysterious-looking fruits you can find throughout Costa Rica which may surprisingly become one of your favorites! 1. Spend some time getting to know the unique and curious fruits at your local fruit and vegetable stops, and try something new, more often than not they can be relatively inexpensive. What you don’t realize is that you may be missing out on some of the most flavourful and interesting tropical fruits that the country has. We may come across them in the market, have a second look at the odd shape fruits and then keep going as we aren’t too sure what they are or even what to do with them. Many of us have our favorite fruits that we tend to go to daily in our routine. ![]()
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