5. Ackee
The ackee is a fruit that is related to the lychees and the rambutan you saw earlier in this list. It has a reputation as being poisonous with potential fatalities, but when ripe, prepared properly and cooked it is renowned as delicious. The ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and considered a delicacy. It has a nut-like flavor and the texture of scrambled eggs.
On the next page you’ll find a fruit native to the Pacific Islands.