If you visit the island of Hawaii and don’t try any of the tropical fruits, you’ll be missing out on one of the highlights of this place! If you’re a fruit lover, the Big Island will be no less than heaven for you! Tropical fruits are widely available throughout the island. While you may know about some of the fruits, you will come across some that you’ve probably never even heard of.
So, let us take you through some of the most delicious exotic fruits to try in Hawaii.
Coconut
Coconuts are surely the most popular fruits that you’ll come across in almost every tropical location. With the massive amount of palm trees lined alongside the beaches, you will find exotic fruit at many vendor stalls on the Big Island. In places such as Waimānalo, you will find people who will drill a coconut to let you drink its water, and will then pop it open to let you eat the meat of the fruit. Moreover, not only is coconut water a great drink to quench your thirst, but it is also one of Hawaii’s most popular hangover remedies!
Pineapple
When you imagine Hawaii, you probably picture yourself lying on a beach surrounded by palms, surfers, and pineapple! Hawaii was the lead producer of pineapples in the world, so it’s no surprise if you imagine yourself surrounded by pineapples. In fact, you must visit the Dole Plantation Farm near O’ahu to see stunning fields of pineapples that stretch for miles.
Although there are almost 37 varieties of pineapple available in Hawaii, sugarloaf pineapples are a must-try! Available mostly in Hawaii only, it is surely is an extra special treat that you’ll only get to have there! Instead of yellow, the insides of the sugarloaf pineapple are more on the whitish side, and not only is this variety of pineapple extra sweet, but it is also much less acidic! Also, you can either try freshly cut pineapples, or you can also enjoy them as edible bowls to enjoy your fruity treats.
Papaya
Papaya from other countries and papaya from Hawaii must be considered two entirely different fruits. There’s a high chance that you won’t find sweeter papaya anywhere else than you will at Hawaii. While eating chopped-up papaya is the popular way to eat it, you should also try papaya seed dressing that is available at most Hawaiian restaurants and salad bars.
Mango
Just like papayas, Hawaii has the sweetest mangoes to offer! Hawaii is no less than a mango lover’s paradise; you will find shacks that provide mango-based desserts that you can devour. You are most likely to find the sweetest mangoes as little roadside stands since they are mostly home-grown. You can also rent Airbnbsthat has mango trees for easy access to this sweet and juicy fruit.
Guava
Guava is another exotic fruit that you’ll abundantly find on the Big Island. Not only is this delicious fruit highly beneficial for your health, but it is also extremely versatile. Guava is popularly used in spreads, drinks, and syrups – take your pick on how you want to try this exotic fruit!