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List of Fruits That Start With R

There is no debate if fruits are good for us or not because there is no doubt about this universal fact. But what most people do not realize is that the peel is also equally important. In fact, it is the part that contains the most nutrients. The peels are richer in fiber and antioxidants than the pulp. The high fiber content is useful in keeping your hunger at bay for longer intervals. However, this may not always be the case. Soft peels are easy to consume while harder ones should be removed.

Think of all the fruits that you know. Most people would not be able to think of fruits that start with R. Read this list to increase your knowledge in the fruits category, at least for the fruits that start with R.

Here is a list of fruits beginning with R.

Fruits Beginning With R

Read this list to increase your knowledge in the fruits category, at least for the fruits that start with R.

1. Rambutan

rambutan fruit
Rambutan Fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
This is the first fruit that starts with R. Its scientific name is Nephelium lappaceum. The fruit grows on a tropical tree of the family Sapindaceae. It is round in shape and has reddish skin with spines.

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2. Rangpur Fruit

Rangpur Fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
Among other fruits that start with R, this is a mandarin lime or a hybrid of mandarin orange and the citron. It also has an orange peel and an acidic taste.

3. Raspberries

Raspberry Fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
This is one of the most common fruits that start with R. Of the genus, Rubus, raspberries are eaten raw, as puree, juice and dried fruit.

4. Red Mombin

Red Mombin Fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
This is also one of the fruits that start with R. Its scientific name is Spondias purpurea. It tastes sweet and is rich in Vitamin C and carbohydrates.

5. Ribbery

Ribbery Fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
This is a fruit of the rainforest species. Unlike other fruits that start with R, this fruit is spicy. Its color varies from bright pink to purple. The fruit is also known as vlove lilly pilly. 

6. Rollinia

Rollinia Fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
This is the scientific name of one of the fruits of letter R that is of the family Annonaceae. The fruit has a flavor similar to lemon meringue pie and is round in shape.

7. Rose Apple

Rose Apple Fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
Also known as java apple, this is also a fruit that starts with R. Its scientific name is Syzygium samarangense. It grows on a tropical tree and tastes different from regular apples. It is more similar to snow pear in flavor and taste.

8. Rose Hips

Rose hips fruit [ Image Credit: Wikipedia ]
This is a small red colored fruit of the rose plant. The fruit can be eaten raw but it is used widely in herbal teas, jams and pies.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have answered most asked FAQs about the fruits that commence with letter R.

1. Which of these fruits that start with letter R are expensive?

 Rambutan fruit is more expensive than other fruits that start with the letter R. Even in Hawaii it’s costlier, where it’s grown commercially.

2. Which of the fruits starting with the letter R are rarest?

 Rose apple is native to southeast Asia. They are also cultivated in the tropics, India and South Pacific islands. However, they are rarely available in the market.

3. Which of these fruits are exotic?

 Fruits such as rambutan, raspberry and rollinia are exotic fruits available in a few regions of India.

4. Which of the fruits that begin with the letter R are common in India?

The fruits that begin with the letter R and are common in India:

  • Rambutan grows in the southern region of India
  • Rangpur fruit grows in Northwest India
  • 47 species from 400 species of raspberry are found in India

Final Words

This is all we have for the fruits of letter R.

To learn more about fruits starting with other letters, check out our other articles because this is a sea of knowledge and the nutrient-packed vegetables are endless.

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