What are some foods not many people know of?

1. Durian: A tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, known for its pungent and distinctive odor.

2. Pepino Melon: A South American fruit that resembles a small cantaloupe, with sweet, juicy flesh and a hint of melon and cucumber flavors.

3. Rambutan: A tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, covered with spiky red or yellow skin, and has sweet and juicy white flesh.

4. Mangosteen: A Southeast Asian fruit known as the "Queen of Fruits," it has a deep purple outer skin and sweet, aromatic white segments inside.

5. Fiddleheads: Curled tips of young fern fronds, often used in salads and stir-fries in various cultures.

6. Ube: A purple yam from the Philippines, popular for its vibrant color and slightly nutty and sweet taste.

7. Nopal: The paddles of the prickly pear cactus, used in Mexican cuisine for salads, soups, and grilled dishes.

8. Yuzu: A citrus fruit from East Asia, smaller than a grapefruit, with a unique aroma and sour, tangy taste.

9. Kiwano Melon: Also known as the horned melon due to its spiky outer skin, it has bright orange flesh with a sweet and refreshing flavor.

10. Black Sapote: A dark-skinned tropical fruit from Central America, known for its creamy, chocolate-like flesh.

11. Buddha's Hand: A citrus fruit with distinctive finger-like sections and a mild, sweet aroma.

12. Jackfruit: A large fruit native to South and Southeast Asia, with sweet, juicy flesh and a flavor that can be described as a mix between pineapple, banana, and mango.

13. Soursop: A prickly, green tropical fruit from Central and South America, known for its sweet and tart pulp and used in beverages, desserts, and smoothies.

14. Salak: Also called "snake fruit," it originates from Southeast Asia and is known for its brown scaly skin and sweet-sour flesh.

15. Jicama: A crunchy root vegetable from Mexico and Central America, often used raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries and stews.