Hey guys, today I'd like to share some more of my recent trip to Fuerteventura with you 😊
Those of you familiar with my account will know that while I love to post about travel, food does seem to dominate my content, and makes an appearance in almost every post- today is no exception!
In my last post I shared my experience of exploring what delicious food I could enjoy on my first holiday as a vegan and marveled at the beautiful produce I found for sale. Today I'll show you one of the crazy local fruits I discovered there!
TUNO INDIO
When I first saw these I had no idea what they were- they looked like the oddest figs I'd ever seen and had a beautiful purple colour. I bought some, eager to sample this alien fruit.
When I started cutting them open I had no idea they contained a bright pink dye, similar to beetroot juice which exploded over my hands!
In fact the bright liquid stained my skin and nails and I had to wash my hands several times to get it off.
Once I opened the fruit I was suddenly excited. I have been searching high and low in London for the mysterious dragon fruit that I see all over Instagram and Pinterest but it still eludes me. Seeing the bright red fruit inside and the black seeds I was certain I had stumbled on a variety of this magical fruit.
I tucked in (staining my teeth and lips in the process), and although the flavour was really good, quite like a plum, and really juicy, I realised this wasn't a dragon fruit at all but something else altogether.
I took to google to find out what the Tuno Indio was and discovered that it is actually a relative of the prickly pear which grows on cacti in the Canary Islands. This explained the tiny spine that spiked my lip while eating it 😂
www.miplayadelascanteras.com
It turns out this little fruits are quite a versatile export, and are a popular ingredient in smoothies, jam and liqueurs due to their vibrant unique colour.
www.kactus.es
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They aren't just pretty to look at however, some websites brand the Tuno Indo 'King of Fruits' due to it's numerous nutritional benefits.
This little fruit boasts more potassium than bananas or dates, as well as a nice dose of vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, vitamin K and countless other minerals and vitamins.
These species of cactus fruits are promoted for treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers and are also touted for their antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
I really got a taste for these crazy little fruits during my stay in Fuerteventura, and became better at eating them without staining everything in sight!
Ohh I had a similar fruit once when I visited my parents in Cyprus when they lived there. They had them growing in the garden. I little spiky to eat indeed.
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Hehe these didn’t have too many little spikes on them, you’d have to be brave to pick them directly off of the cactus to eat 😊
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My super dad showed me how! And to be honest he picked most of them hehe!
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😊
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Wow! I didn't even know some cacti grew proper fruits!
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Neither did I! Wish I'd smuggled some back to make smoothies with 😊
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That fruit looks rich. The bad thing is that it is better to eat it at home so as not to stain your clothes if you are walking on the street. You must have a lot of juice
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Yes, I'm very glad I cut it over a plate!
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totally if it was good idea
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Wow this looks so delicious! I've never seen that fruit before, it reminds me of red dragon fruit :)
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I thought that’s what it was at first though the skin looks different. Still yet to find dragon fruit in the UK!
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delicious looks your photos thank you very much for interesting information
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Thanks for stopping by 😊
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Wow that is so exciting! Love to get to know new fruits like this one! It definelty looks like a dragon fruit but smaller and much darker😍
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Definitely of the same family! 😊
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