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Asia, Foodies, Taiwan · August 7, 2017

5 Fruit you simply gotta try in Taiwan

One thing locals and expats particularly enjoy about living in Taiwan is the wide variety of fresh Taiwanese fruit available throughout the island. Taiwan is home to bananas, apples, citrus, grapes, guavas, watermelons, and every other single fruit you know and love, thanks to its subtropical climate. Here, ‘fruit is king.’

Whether you are living it up in the city or taking it easy in the beautiful mountain hills, a vendor selling fresh and delicious fruit is never too far. Of course, imported fruit, which comes with a nice little price tag, is readily available from most vendors.

So, what really sets Taiwan’s fruit scene apart from your home country? Well, a unique selection of weird and wonderful Taiwanese fruit. With names like ‘fire dragon fruit’ and ‘Buddha’s head,’ there’s simply no reason not to be intrigued. Fruit lover or not!

Here is a list of the top Taiwanese fruit you simply have to try during your trip.

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Table of Contents

  • The Best Taiwanese Fruit To Try
    • #1 Dragon Fruit
    • #2 Star Fruit
    • #3 Wax Apples
    • #4 Sugar Apples
    • #5 Persimmon
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The Best Taiwanese Fruit To Try

#1 Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit - a popular fruit in Taiwan

Fire dragon fruit (火龍果), literally translated from Chinese, might look like spiky magenta fireballs, but they are lip-smacking delicious. The pink skin easily peels off, so whether you enjoy them sliced or simply want to dig in with a spoon, every bite promises to be pure summer goodness.

In Taiwan, both the white and pink varieties are available throughout summer and autumn. Both are absolutely delicious!

#2 Star Fruit

Star fruit (楊桃) is packed with juicy goodness. They might lack a bit in the fiber department, but they have a nice crunchy bite. Note though, they are sometimes actually more salty than sweet. So, if the idea of salty fruit is too adventurous for your taste buds, best give this one a skip.

Enjoy with your usual breakfast bowl or just as is.

colorful fruit in Taiwan
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

#3 Wax Apples

Wax apples (蓮霧), often referred to as bell apples, are sugary, succulent, and downright mouth-watering. Be sure to buy the redder apples, as they tend to be sweeter and juicier.

#4 Sugar Apples

Sugar Apples (釋迦), or ‘Buddha’s head’ might look strange and a tad scary at first glance, but they have an incredibly smooth, creamy and custardy taste that is simply to die for. Give them a try!

#5 Persimmon

Although persimmons (柿子) have quite a weird texture when too ripe, they are delicious and packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. When the skin is firm, you’ll find a perfect sweet fruit, very similar to a peach. Eat them as is, add them to your favorite salad, or nibble on the dried version.

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Head on over to Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Farm (新埔的味衛佳柿餅觀光農) in Hsinpu on the outskirts of Hsinchu County to see how the locals dry persimmon in the sun. Enjoy amazing persimmon ice cream, gorgeous views, and get totally Instagrammable shots!

Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

Get your Taiwanese fruit fix by season

Just in case you are wondering which of these you can enjoy on your trip, we’ve made this nifty little chart just for you.

Happy feasting!

Have we missed any of your favorite Taiwanese fruity picks? We’d love to hear about your foodie adventures in the comments below.

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Comments

  1. My Travelogue by Bhushavali says

    August 7, 2017 at

    Interesting list! I haven’t been to Taiwan. But probably because of the same climatic conditions, all these fruits are cultivated in India too. I’ve tasted them all except Persimmon. Should try to lay on hands on Persimmon as well. Dragon Fruit is my fav of this list!

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    • hoponworld says

      August 8, 2017 at

      Thanks! 😊 I’ve seen them all over Asia too…well not persimmon, but definitely the others. Lucky us, right!

      Reply
  2. Marvi of Osmiva says

    August 7, 2017 at

    I haven’t tried the dragon fruit before. Just the ice cream flavored. LOL. And it was delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • hoponworld says

      August 8, 2017 at

      Wow! Dragon fruit flavored ice cream!?! Take me to that shop right now! It sounds amazing! 😍

      Reply
  3. Suman doogar says

    August 7, 2017 at

    I love the star fruit but dragon fruit is as tasteless as water. It’s a bad analogy but I didn’t get any kind of taste.. It was bland….
    Love the pictures in your post and its a great perspective to write about fruits.

    Reply
    • hoponworld says

      August 8, 2017 at

      Oh no, Suman, really? That’s a pity, because in Taiwan they are sweet and oh so delicious’! Hope you get a chance to try them one day!

      Reply
  4. Amrita Sen says

    August 8, 2017 at

    I love fruits. I will definitely try these when I visit Taiwan. I am sure they will be wonderful.

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    • hoponworld says

      August 8, 2017 at

      Awesome! You will love them all if you are a fruit fan!

      Reply
  5. Gokul Raj says

    August 8, 2017 at

    I need the dragon fruit. Never tried that one. Also love the presentation in the photographs.

    Reply
    • hoponworld says

      August 8, 2017 at

      Thanks, Gokul! Totally try them out, they are delish!

      Reply
  6. Madhurima Maiti says

    August 13, 2017 at

    Omg! They look delicious! I haven’t tasted Persimmon and wax apples yet. The pictures are adorable. I am already drooling 🙂

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    • hoponworld says

      August 29, 2017 at

      Haha! Thanks Madhurima. The wax apples are awesome. 🙂 You should totally give them a try!

      Reply
  7. Lena from fouronaworldtrip says

    August 13, 2017 at

    wow.. i never heard of half of the fruits you’re listing!!! Would love to try persimmon, sounds super interesting!

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    • hoponworld says

      August 29, 2017 at

      Thanks Lena! They are yummy!

      Reply
  8. Ariane says

    August 13, 2017 at

    Hey there! My absolute favourite fruit I discovered on one of my journey (in Vietnam) is dragon fruit. Really loved it and your description of it being a pure summer goodness is just perfect! It’s simply yummy!!!!! 😉

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    • hoponworld says

      August 29, 2017 at

      Thanks Ariane. Dragon fruit is the best! I can’t get enough of it! 🙂

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