10 Fruits and Vegetables With Colors That Look Like Science Fiction

A source of inspiration for beautiful still-life paintings, the colors of fruits and vegetables can also provide valuable information about their nutritional properties. Among other characteristics, the color orange, for example, indicates a high content of vitamin C; white already shows the presence of magnesium and purple signals antioxidant properties.

Some varieties of fruits and vegetables are so rare that they are known only to the people in the areas where they are grown. That’s why the incredible.club brings you this compilation of 10 vegetables and fruits that seem to have been imported from another galaxy.

We found not only that these fruits are not necessarily yellow, but that the red ones have a subtle hint of raspberry. The red banana is just one more among more than 1,000 types of fruit in the world.

Who says green tomatoes aren’t ready to eat? This showy variety, characterized by its intense green color and stripes (origin of the name green zebra, or “green zebra”), has a slightly spicy flavor, which makes it ideal for salads like this one.

There are several varieties of black apples. there are the calls arkansas blackwhich you can find in some American markets, but there is also the “black diamond” type, an extremely rare variety, which is only grown in a small region of Tibet, whose value is about 39 reais (seven dollars) per unit .

This spectacular variety of corn owes its fame to a photo published on Facebook in 2012, when it started having a discussion group for people interested in the topic. We share the world’s fascination with this multicolored beauty and wonder what popcorn from this variety would look like.

Originally from Afghanistan, it is the “mother” of all the varieties we know today. Its cultivation dates back to the year 1000, long before the orange carrot appeared, which would become Bugs Bunny’s favorite dish.

The exterior of these watermelons is identical to the common version. Therefore, making a surprise by giving one of these as a gift to someone who likes the fruit might be a good idea. The yellow variety does not come from a genetic modification, but is the result of a natural mutation. Fortunately, it has become more common and easier to find every day.

They are so beautiful that they could be used as flower bouquets. Purple cauliflower is a cousin of the white version and its nutritional composition is very similar to that of other cauliflower varieties. But definitely this version is much prettier. If you are still in doubt, just look at this cream.

Although it is a hybrid of different strawberry species, the fruit tastes like pineapple. Therefore, it is known as pineberry (from English pine“pineapple” and berry, “berry”). This beautiful fruit was on the verge of extinction due to the difficulty of cultivation. But some experts managed to save her. Considered since 2003 a delicatessen (delicacy), this “white jewel” is the most exclusive variety of the fruit and is cultivated by only one farmer in the world.

Also known as “kumato” after the brand that made it famous, the black tomato originates from Spain but was bred from a variety native to the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. Another curious fact is that it matures from the inside out. Therefore, even with a harder texture, it is ready to be consumed.

Its exterior is almost black, but the interior is an intense violet color. At first glance, their striking color might make us doubt their health benefits, but it indicates exactly the opposite: these tubers contain powerful antioxidant assets.

Are there any vegetables on the list that are common in your area? Do you know other fruits or vegetables with extraordinary colors? Tell us in the comments section and don’t forget to post pictures!