Carambola. With its five-pointed shape, the carambola earns the nickname “star fruit.” Both the flesh and skin of the yellow-green fruit are edible, and the pulp has a slightly sour flavor.

He and Caplan started to swap names, to compare notes on big players in the exotic fruits and vegetables community. (“I’m sure you’re acquainted with Paul Thomas in Bonsall.

St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park homeowners are urged to be cautious with fruits and vegetables from their yards. An oriental fruit fly rests on a leaf at a park in the Philippines in May 2021.

Join us for a colorful journey as we explore the world of exotic fruits and vegetables! ... The Art of Exotic Skinning. Posted: June 9, 2025 | Last updated: June 13, 2025.

Ever eaten a kiwi? If so, you may have Frieda Caplan to thank. The 86-year-old woman founded exotic fruit and vegetable distributor Frieda’s Inc. in 1962 with a stand at the Los Angeles Produce Market ...

Exotic fruits and vegetables are easy to find in a lot of communities, but not so in Chicago's food deserts – where any fresh produce is scarce. One entrepreneur insists her neighbors in ...

Remembering Frieda Caplan, the exotic fruit lady 03:58. We take a moment to mourn the passing of someone you may not have heard of, but changed the way many of us eat.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Students at schools across Idaho will get to try some exotic fruits and vegetables through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the ...