kiwano

Spiky orange fruit

A kiwano is an oval fruit with bright orange spiny skin and green, jelly-like flesh containing edible seeds.

Native to Africa, it tastes mildly sweet and tart, somewhere between cucumber and banana.

Also called horned melon or African horned cucumber: The kiwano added an exotic touch to the fruit platter.

origin

African

Of that southern continent

tropical · subtropical · Australia · cultivation · vine-grown

fruit

gelatinous

Viscous and semisolid

seeds · flesh · snack · smoothie · garnish

appearance

spiky

Having sharp projections

  • hornedHaving bony projections
  • ovalElongated rounded shape
  • orangeCitrus with segments

striking · ornamental · decorative · unique · eye-catching · vibrant · sculptural · centerpiece · patterned · oblong

nutrition

antioxidants

Substances counteracting oxidative damage

hydrating · nutrient-rich · low-calorie · iron · zinc · electrolytes · healthy · dietary

taste

refreshing

Pleasingly restorative

subtle · light · watery · delicate · tart

Opposites
fruit texture/appearance

kiwanoapple

Crisp tree fruit

banana · orange · grape · plum · nectarine

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G