I recently wrote a post about fruits with black seeds, but then I came across an Instagram post where someone was asking about a yellow fruit with black seeds. While I could easily identify the fruit, the variety of answers people shared inspired me to create this post on some of the most common yellow fruits with black seeds. My goal is to provide a handy reference for anyone trying to identify their own mystery fruit.
Here are the most common yellow fruits with black seeds:
1. Yellow Dragon Fruit
With its spiky, scale-like skin, yellow dragon fruit stands out even before you slice it open. Inside, the juicy white flesh is scattered with tiny black seeds, giving it a kiwi-like crunch. The fruit’s sweetness makes it popular in drinks and desserts, and the seeds add texture as well as nutrition. Its bright yellow peel and speckled interior make it one of the most striking tropical fruits you’ll come across.
2. Loquat
The loquat is a small, round to pear-shaped fruit with smooth yellow skin that sometimes carries a slight fuzz. Split it open, and you’ll find one to several shiny black seeds in the center. Sweet and slightly tangy, the soft flesh is enjoyed fresh or made into jams and sauces. Originally from China but now grown in many parts of the world, this sunny fruit is both refreshing and eye-catching.
3. Yellow Passion Fruit
On the outside, yellow passion fruit has a smooth golden skin that deepens as it ripens. Break it open, and you’ll discover a jelly-like pulp filled with countless edible black seeds. The flavor is tart yet aromatic, making it a favorite for juices and desserts. Though less sweet than the purple variety, its tropical brightness and speckled seed-filled interior make it unmistakable and appealing.
4. Banana Passion Fruit
Banana passion fruit grows long and oval, its yellow skin giving it the appearance of a miniature banana. Slice it open, and the orange pulp is studded with numerous black seeds. The taste is sweet-tart, a tropical mix that is refreshing to eat fresh or in drinks. Though charming in flavor, this fruit has also earned a reputation as invasive in some regions where it spreads easily.
5. Granadilla
Granadilla looks like a glowing golden-orange orb, with its skin turning from green to yellow as it matures. Once cracked open, you’ll find translucent pulp dotted with crunchy black seeds, similar to passion fruit but often sweeter. Eaten with a spoon straight from the shell, it’s a favorite treat in many parts of the world. Its sunny color and seed-speckled interior make it as beautiful as it is tasty.
6. Canistel
Also called egg fruit, canistel is a yellow tropical fruit with a dense, creamy texture that resembles cooked yolk. Inside its golden flesh lie a few smooth, dark brown to black seeds. Sweet with earthy notes, it’s enjoyed fresh or blended into desserts like custards and shakes.
7. Abiu
Abiu is a tropical fruit with smooth, bright yellow skin that shines like polished wax when ripe. Slice it open, and its soft, creamy pulp surrounds a few shiny black seeds. The flesh is sweet and creamy, with a taste a bit like caramel or vanilla, and many people enjoy eating it fresh.
8. Papaya
A ripe papaya often glows with yellow skin that gives way to deep orange flesh when cut open. At its heart lies a hollow center filled with clusters of black seeds, creating a dramatic contrast. The seeds are peppery and edible, though the flesh is what most people enjoy for its tropical sweetness.
9. Yellow Watermelon
From the outside, yellow watermelon looks almost identical to its red cousin, with the same striped green rind. Cut it open, however, and instead of ruby flesh you’ll see a golden yellow interior, speckled with black seeds. Its taste is often sweeter and more honey-like than red watermelon.
10. Yellow Kiwi
Golden kiwi has smooth, bronze-toned skin that hides a vivid yellow flesh inside. The center holds a neat circle of small black seeds set against the yellow flesh. Sweeter and less tangy than green kiwi, its tropical flavor is often compared to a blend of mango and strawberry.
11. American Pawpaw
When ripe, the American pawpaw develops a soft, yellow-orange flesh that tastes like a mix of banana, mango, and pineapple. Inside, several large, shiny black seeds rest in the custard-like interior. Though less well-known, pawpaw is native to North America and has long been enjoyed for its sweet, exotic flavor.