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Thanks to our fertile lands, we produce plenty of delicious and nutritious fruits in the Dominican Republic!
Here are some of the coolest Dominican fruits to try on your next visit to our beautiful island!
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Native to the island, chinola, AKA passion fruit, is citrusy with a mouth-watering aroma. Since it is sour, it's often sweetened with sugar/honey. It's a local favorite for juices and cocktails, too!
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This small but potent fruit is also native here! It is used to make fermented drinks and medicinal teas.
Fun fact: It is also used to make natural ink (like henna) and for treating rashes and skin conditions.
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Native to the Dominican Republic, guava (guayaba) is considered a sacred fruit for its nutritious and, medicinal properties. We use it for juices, jams, and sweets.
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Lechoza (papaya) is a favorite on the island. A cold smoothie of this Dominican fruit is both filling and nutritional.
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We also use papaya for constipation and the seeds for parasites or food poisoning.
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Native to DR, this seasonal fruit is not always available, so if you happen to find any, don't miss out on it. Soursop juice is one of the most refreshing and nutritious out there!
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This Dominican fruit is commonly served as a delicious smoothie or eaten raw. It has generous amounts of fiber, vitamin b6 and copper which can help against anemia and improve immunity.
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The sweet anon is easy to remember for its skin that's similar to scales. In English it is called a sugar apple and is called cherimoya in other countries. It is rich in nutrients that promote eye health and blood pressure regulation.
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Limoncillo is a small summer fruit with a thin green shell and an interior pink pulp that can be bittersweet and with a large seed. No wonder people either love it or hate it!