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Typical fruits of Peru: pure exoticism

Writes: Luis Carbajal (@ lroberto92)

All the typical fruits of Peru they are born from territories of the Amazon rainforest, the highlands and the Peruvian coast. There is a wide variety of them, although we have selected here the more exquisite in flavor so that you are encouraged to try them on your next trip to this Latin country. We remind you that you are chosen as the best culinary destination in the world for its succulent, diverse and excellent gastronomy. In this article we have to tell you about their sweetest foods. Another group of important products to take into account the quality and benefits that each one of the Peruvian delicacies possesses. To enjoy!

The eight most tasty typical fruits of Peru

  • Lucuma: is one of typical fruits of Peru most valuable, it has been cultivated since pre-Hispanic times and its gastronomic value is very high. Its flavor is unique and irresistible, it is used in desserts, sweets and how to forget that it is one of the most precious ice cream flavors in the Peruvian market. Plus, it's a superfood!

  • Camu camu: another fruit from the Peruvian Amazone, is found on the banks of the rivers Putumayo, Ucayali and Amazonas. It is a plant that can reach eight meters. The camu camu It is very acidic and rich in vitamin C. It is usually used to replace the lemon.
  • Custard apple: This food has been consumed since pre-Columbian times, it germinates in high latitudes and at low temperatures. At present it is also cultivated in America, Europe and Africa, so its popularity is more than widespread throughout the globe, although its origin is purely Latin.
  • Charichuelo: very unique fruit also from the Peruvian Amazone, has the appearance similar to a lemon, although it is very citrus and sweet. It is rare since it takes five to six years to grow. However, appreciating it from the outside and even daring to try it from the inside is an accumulation of sensations.

 

charichuelo peru
Charichuelo / Photo: tripadvisor
  • Elder: this a precious tree wood, although it also has a singular fruit highly valued in Peruvian pastries, where it is widely used in various recipes. The elder has a citrus flavor and is widely used in the preparation of cakes, jams and ice cream.
  • Golden berry: This other of the typical fruits of Peru, native to the Andean region, which offers its peel with a brown color, but inside it is very acidic and rich in vitamin C. It is also grown in Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia.

  • Avocado: When the Spanish conquerors arrived, this food had already spread throughout the American continent. It really is a avocado but that receives the name of avocado in the Peruvian country. In the gastronomy of this country it is used in salads, sauces and fillings, among other culinary uses.
  • Tomato: A case similar to the one described above, the Peruvian tomato or 'uchuva' was found in pre-Hispanic times. It was the Mexican farmers who modified it to produce a larger one. Is a small orange fruit, nothing to do with the famous reddish. At Peru It is used in dressing salads and also in jams.
typical fruits of Peru
Aguaymantos / Photo: promperu.gob

On your next visit to this country so rich in great products, surely you can try some of the flavors that offer pure exoticism to your palate with these typical fruits of Peru. There are still some more like the soursop, granadilla or others well known in Europa but grown in this gastronomic country. Enjoy!

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