feijoa

these have a distinctive aromatic smell with a slightly gritty sweet guava type flesh nearer to the skin and more gelatinous seed pulp in the center. fruit can be peeled or cut in half and eaten with a spoon. found at crown valley market mission viejo ca. photo by chris mathews

tamarind (sour)

these guys have a hard brittle outer shell with a sticky acidulous flesh attached to the seed pods. it is used in desserts , jams, blended into drinks ,sorbets and candies. found at wholesome choice market irvine ca. photo by chris mathews

jujube

dry apple type flesh with slight brown sugar flavor. found at zion market irvine ca photo by chris mathews

gold kiwi

this yellow flesh variety of kiwi has a of sweet tropical fruit type flavor, and is much less acidic and less "hairy"than green kiwi. once the fuzz is rubbed off the skin is completely edible.found at my albertsons ladera ranch ca) photo by chris mathews

rambutan

sweet refreshing tropical flavor with gelatinous flesh around a center seed- found at 99 ranch market in irvine ca) photo by chris mathews