What is the origin of the Noni fruit?
Southeast Asia
Central America
South Pacific
Northern Europe
Noni fruit is native to Southeast Asia and Australasia, and it is widely used in the South Pacific islands as both a food and for medicinal purposes.
From which region does the Cherimoya hail?
South America
South Africa
Southeast Asia
Northern America
Cherimoya is native to the Andean valleys of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Mark Twain called it the ‘most delicious fruit known to men.’
Which area is known for the Breadfruit?
Caribbean
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Northern Africa
Breadfruit is native to the New Guinea, Maluku Islands, and the Philippines, but is most widely cultivated and associated with the Caribbean.
What is the native region of the mangosteen?
Southeast Asia
Central America
West Africa
South Asia
Mangosteen is native to Southeast Asia. It is often revered as the “queen of fruits” and is known for its juicy, flavorful white segments encased in a hard purple rind.
Which region is famous for cultivating the Marula fruit?
West Africa
Southeast Asia
Southern Africa
Central America
The Marula fruit is native to the miombo woodlands of Southern Africa. It is well known for its use in the liqueur industry, particularly in making Amarula cream liqueur.
Which fruit is known as the “miracle fruit”?
Acai berry
Mangosteen
Miracle fruit
Dragon fruit
The miracle fruit, also known as Synsepalum dulcificum, is native to West Africa. It is called the “miracle fruit” because of its ability to make sour foods taste sweet.
What is the primary habitat of the Feijoa?
South America
Australia
New Zealand
North America
The Feijoa, or pineapple guava, is originally from the highlands of southern Brazil, northern Argentina, western Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Which region is the ackee fruit indigenous to?
Caribbean
Southeast Asia
South America
Australia
Ackee is indigenous to the tropical regions of West Africa but is famously associated with Caribbean cuisine, particularly as a national fruit of Jamaica.
What continent is the origin of the Jabuticaba?
South America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Jabuticaba is a Brazilian grape tree native to the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo in the southeastern part of Brazil.
Where do Tamarillos primarily grow?
Central America
South America
Australia
East Asia
Tamarillos, also known as tree tomatoes, are primarily grown in South America, specifically Ecuador and Colombia, and are used in various culinary dishes.
The rambutan is native to which area?
Indonesia
Mexico
India
Ethiopia
Rambutan is native to Indonesia and is closely related to other exotic fruits like lychee and longan, known for its hairy appearance.
What is the origin of the star fruit?
Australia
Southeast Asia
South America
Central America
Star fruit, or carambola, is native to Southeast Asia. It is named for the star shape it presents when cut across the middle.
Which country is famous for its unique Horned Melon (Kiwano)?
South Africa
New Zealand
India
Brazil
The Horned Melon, also known as Kiwano, is native to Sub-Saharan Africa but is particularly cultivated in South Africa. It is notable for its vibrant orange skin and horn-like spiky appearance.
Dragon fruit is predominantly grown in which area?
Central America
Southeast Asia
North America
Eastern Europe
Although native to Central America, dragon fruit is predominantly grown and widely available in Southeast Asia. Its vibrant colors and unique look make it a popular choice globally.
Which continent is the baobab fruit native to?
Asia
Africa
Europe
North America
The baobab fruit is native to Africa, and the tree is often referred to as the “Tree of Life” for its versatility and nutritional value, providing food, water, shelter, and clothing.
Where did the sapodilla originate?
Mexico
Indonesia
India
South Africa
Sapodilla, also known as chikoo, is native to Mexico and Central America. It is known for its sweet, pear-like flavor and grainy texture.
Which country is the leading producer of kiwifruit?
New Zealand
Italy
China
Chile
China is the top producer of kiwifruit, originally known for its cultivation before it was brought to New Zealand where it was commercially cultivated and rebranded from Chinese gooseberry to kiwifruit.
What is the native land of the Kumquat?
Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe
South America
Central Africa
Kumquats are native to South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. They resemble small, oval oranges and are unique because the peel is sweet and the flesh is bitter.
Where is the durian fruit originally from?
India
Malaysia
Brazil
Australia
The durian is native to Malaysia and is widely known in Southeast Asia as the “king of fruits” due to its distinctive large size, unique odor, and formidable thorn-covered husk.
In which region did the Lychee fruit originate?
Southeast Asia
Southern Africa
Central America
Middle East
Lychee is native to the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of Southeast China, and has a long history of cultivation dating back as far as 2000 BC.
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