Tomatoes have a distinctive round or slightly oblong shape, smooth or slightly ribbed skin, and a shiny appearance when ripe. Here are some fruits that resemble tomatoes in appearance (but may differ in taste and botanical family): 1. Tamarillo Tamarillos are oval-shaped, smooth, and covered in glossy red to orange skin. As you can see…
One of the exotic fruits I had been eager to taste for quite some time is the lychee. Its color, which ranges from soft pink to warm tawny, and its translucent, juicy flesh give it an almost mysterious allure. Add to that the fact that it is considered a symbol of love in China—where it…
Here’s a list of fruits that can easily be mistaken for Figs (Pictured above) due to their shapes, colors, or skin textures: 1. Medlar This small, round fruit has a brownish skin and an open calyx at the bottom, much like the “eye” of a fig. When fully ripe and softened (bletted), its wrinkled skin…
Here’s a list of fruits that can easily be mistaken for mangoes (Pictured above) due to their shapes, colors, or skin textures: 1. Plum Mango This fruit is named for its mango-like shape and skin color. It’s smaller than a typical mango but often has a similar golden-yellow hue and smooth surface. 2. Apricots Apricots…
Here’s a list of fruits that can easily be mistaken for persimmon (Pictured above) due to their shapes, colors, or textures: 1. Apricots Apricots are small and round with smooth, velvety skin in shades of orange and gold. Their size and color resemble a mini persimmon, especially firmer or underripe ones. 2. Tomato Firm, round…
Here’s a list of fruits that can easily be mistaken for pomegranates (Pictured above) due to their similar size, shape, or reddish color: 1. Mabolo Mabolo, also known as the velvet apple, bears a noticeable resemblance to a pomegranate in terms of shape and color. It is typically round or slightly flattened, much like a…
Apples are one of the most popular fruits around the world. We eat them fresh, bake them into desserts, and enjoy them in many forms all year round. Apples also come in many colors, sizes, and flavors, which makes them easy to recognize. Because of this, most people think an apple is hard to confuse…
Here’s a list of fruits that resemble guava in either their outer appearance (shape, color, texture) or inner structure (seeds, flesh, aroma). These fruits can easily be mistaken for guava at a glance or even when sliced open: 1. Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) Feijoa is a small, oval green fruit with grainy, aromatic flesh and a…
Grapes are loved all over the world, and it’s easy to see why. People enjoy them fresh, as raisins, or as grape juice. They are also sold all year in most supermarkets, making it simple to include them in our daily diets. Here are the fruits that look like grapes: 1. Jabuticaba Native to Brazil,…
There are only two fruits that truly resemble corn (Pictured above) in physical appearance: 1. Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Fruit) When ripening, Monstera deliciosa develops a long, cylindrical shape covered in hexagonal scales, much like the kernels on a corn cob. As it matures, these greenish scales fall off in sections, revealing the yellow, juicy…