Tropical fruits grow in warm regions around the equator. Some are even grown in Turkey – bananas and avocados along the Mediterranean coast near Anamur and Alanya.
Tropical fruits list
| English | Turkish | German |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple | Ananas | Ananas → Pineapple vinegar |
| Mango | Mango | Mango → Dried mango |
| Passion fruit | Çarkıfelek | Maracuja |
| Coconut | Hindistan cevizi | Kokosnuss → Coconut flour |
| Papaya | Papaya | Papaya |
| Banana | Muz | Banane |
| Avocado | Avokado | Avocado |
| Lime | Misket limonu | Limette |
| Lychee | Liçi | Litschi |
| Dragon fruit | Ejder meyvesi | Drachenfrucht |
Tropical flavour in a jar
Zühre Ana Tropical Fruit Extract combines passion fruit, mango, Bodrum mandarin, pineapple and lime – dilute with water as a drink or stir into yoghurt and desserts.
Ripeness tips
- Pineapple: ripe when an inner leaf pulls out easily and the base smells sweet.
- Mango: gives slightly to gentle pressure; colour alone is not a guide.
- Passion fruit: wrinkled skin usually means fully ripe.
FAQ
What is passion fruit called in Turkish?
Çarkıfelek.
Are tropical fruits grown in Turkey?
Yes – mainly bananas and avocados near Anamur and Alanya, and on a smaller scale mango and dragon fruit.
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