Chinese apple See pomegranate . Chinese star fruit See star fruit . They're more often found in the tropics. To crack one, hit it along its equator with a blunt instrument, pouring off the water when the first crack appears. Brazil nuts OR macadamia nuts cooking papaya See green papaya .
Fresh dates are sometimes available at farmer's markets in the late summer.
They're crunchy, and not as sweet as dried dates. Dried figs are not good substitutes for fresh. This has green skin and pinkish-white flesh. The pulp clings desperately to both peel and seed, and it usually turns into a mushy mess by the time you free it. Despite this, the mango is one of the most popular fruits in the world.