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The Venezuelan fruits<\/strong> are not only tasty, they are also full of memories. If you grew up in Venezuela<\/strong>If you've tasted more than one freshly picked from the tree, in natural juice or as part of a homemade dessert, you're sure to have tasted one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The merey, la guama, la curuba<\/strong>... each one has its own particular history and flavor. And when you live abroad, especially in United States<\/strong>those flavors become little treasures that connect us to our roots.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missing the food<\/strong> is one of the most common things when one emigrates, and fruits do not escape from that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's not just for the taste, but for everything they represent: childhood, family, warmth of home.<\/strong> Fortunately, even if we are not there, nowadays it is possible to find many of these tropical delicacies, whether they be fresh, in juices, jams or frozen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we share with you a list with thes 7 most beloved Venezuelan fruits<\/strong>their taste, what they mean to us, and above all, where you can find them if you live in the U.S.<\/strong>. Because we know that sometimes, a guava or a tamarind<\/strong> can make you feel a little closer to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 7 Venezuelan fruits you should try again (and look for!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sometimes the first bite is enough to bring back memories. These fruits are not only delicious, they're also loaded with history, culture and a lot of identity.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have ever tried them in Venezuela<\/strong>we bring you a perfect excuse to look for them again. And if you didn't know them, get ready to discover unique flavors <\/strong>that you may not have known existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curuba: the Andean cousin of parchita<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The curuba<\/strong> is a Andean fruit,<\/strong> cylindrical in shape and orange to salmon in color, which closely resembles the parchita<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>inside, with seeds wrapped in an acid and refreshing pulp. Its flavor is soft, a little citrusy,<\/strong> and is mainly used to prepare juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Venezuela<\/strong>you can find it in cold areas such as M\u00e9rida, T\u00e1chira or Colonia Tovar.<\/strong> At United States<\/strong>you can search for it as banana passionfruit<\/strong> in stores specializing in tropical or Latin fruits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not very common, but in Hispanic or Andean markets<\/strong>s, it is sometimes available frozen or in nectars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anon: the so-called blancmange <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With its rustic appearance on the outside and a white and creamy flesh on the inside, the anon<\/strong> is related to the soursop <\/strong>and melts in the mouth. Its flavor is sweet and soft,<\/strong> and in ancient times the Spaniards called it \"blancmange\".<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being tasty, it is highly nutritious: it has vitamin C, iron and healthy calories. <\/strong>Although it is an uncommon tropical fruit outside the Caribbean,<\/strong> you can search for it as sugar apple or custard apple <\/strong>in the Caribbean or Asian markets in the U.S., especially in Florida and California.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jobo: that bittersweet taste of eastern Venezuela<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The jobo<\/strong> is a fruit of intense flavor, between sweet and sour,<\/strong> very typical of eastern Venezuela. Its peel can be yellow, red or orange, and when opened, a juicy pulp appears surrounding a large seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Central America<\/strong> they call it \"jocote\",<\/strong> so you can look for it under that name in Latin stores, especially in states such as Texas or California.<\/strong> You can also get it in syrup or dried as a snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merey: much more than a nut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of them are familiar with the merey <\/strong>as a dried fruit, but few have tasted its fresh fruit. Red in color and strong smelling, this pseudofruit is acidic and astringent, ideal for making preserves or homemade jams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it is difficult to find fresh in the United States, you can search for cashew jams or marmalades <\/strong>in Venezuelan online stores, such as <\/strong>Mandalo Market<\/strong><\/a>or inquire in Brazilian markets, where it is also consumed as \"caju\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caimito: sweet, creamy and star shaped<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The caimito <\/strong>is a fruit that surprises when cut in half: its interior is star-shaped. On the outside, it can be purple, green or yellow, and inside its pulp is sweet, milky and very pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That's right, should only be eaten when ripe<\/strong>Otherwise, it may leave an astringent sensation in the mouth. At United States <\/strong>is known as star apple<\/strong> and is usually found in Asian or tropical markets, especially in season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uchuva (or topo-topo): small but mighty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cape gooseberry<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>is that little yellow fruit that comes wrapped in a kind of dried flower, like a natural gift. Its flavor is somewhere between tomato and tangerine,<\/strong> with a juicy texture and an intense aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it is better known in Colombia<\/strong>in Venezuela<\/strong> also occurs in temperate zones such as the Colonia Tovar<\/strong>. At USA <\/strong>you can find it as goldenberry or physalis<\/strong> at organic stores, Whole Foods or even Trader Joe's.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pijiguao: the Amazonian fruit that looks like a vegetable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pijiguao <\/strong>is a palm fruit that is cooked before being eaten and was a key part of the indigenous diet. Its texture is similar to that of a cooked potato, but with a sweet and earthy flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although in Venezuela <\/strong>is used for to prepare arepas or eat it with butter,<\/strong> outside the country is quite rare. It is sometimes found in Colombian markets or stores, <\/strong>since in Colombia <\/strong>is also typical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to get these fruits in the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We know that finding <\/strong>Venezuelan products<\/strong><\/a> It may seem like mission impossible, but with a little patience and these tips, you can do it easier than you think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n