Exotic fruits and tropical fruits are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between the two terms. Exotic fruits refer to any fruit that is not commonly found in a particular region or country. These fruits are typically imported from other countries and may have unique flavors, textures, and appearances compared to the local fruits. On the other hand, tropical fruits specifically refer to fruits that are native to tropical regions around the world.
Think about it, fruits such as bananas pineapples, limes, papayas, mangoes and oranges to name a few, are fruits that grow in tropical climates but are pretty common and we are very familiar with them. When it comes to exotics, they grow in the same areas in general but are not as well-known such as Sourspo, Lychees, Mangosteens, Mameys, Dragon Fruits, Bread Fruit, Guavas, Passion Fruit just to name a few are really tropical fruits that are made “exotic” just because their limited availability and limited demand in the United States since many people are just not familiar with them. So? What’s an exotic fruit? It’s just a tropical fruit that’s not as common.