7 Fruits That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat, From the Cucamelon to the Clementiny
If you think about it, fruits are pretty cute all on their own (they're so colorful! And portable! and come in fun shapes and sizes!). But there are some fruits that are — whether through science, or molds, or nature itself — next-level cute. Take a look at some produce that are practically too cute to eat (if it weren't for the fact that they're also delicious and nutritious... so there's that), like the naturally sweet (and totally adorable) starfruit, heart-shaped tomatoes that would be perfect for a caprese, and itty-bitty, miniature citrus fruits called clementinys. Have you tried any of them before?
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Instagram/@heemans1/7Cucamelon
Native to Mexico and Central America, this fruit tastes like a citrusy cucumber and looks like a grape-sized watermelon.
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Instagram/@larasatiaprilia2/7Buddha Pear
Buddha and baby-shaped pears are regular pears grown in molds. Last year, they became wildly popular in China and Vietnam for their adorable faces and rumored luck.
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Instagram/@mawsib3/7Starfruit
Slices of this tropical species are literally shaped like stars, and taste like fruit punch!
Instagram/@beckyortyl4/7Heart- and Star-Shaped Tomatoes and Zucchini
A British gardening company sells heart and star molds to fit over your tomato, cucumber, and squash plants, so when you slice them, you'll get a slice perfect for jazzing up pasta dishes and salads.
Instagram/@thebiggroupinstagram5/7Cube-Shaped Watermelon
These started selling in Japan in 2014, but now you can get them basically anywhere. Oddly enough, people in Japan use them as home decor instead of eating them, and according to Buzzfeed, they can sell for $100 in high-end department stores. Who knew?
Instagram/@bryantchoung6/7Clementiny
These are the world's tiniest fruit, and for a while, were only available in China and Switzerland. Recently, they became widely available in the UK, and at 4 centimeters across (about the size of a large cherry), they're tiny enough to eat a whole crate.
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Instagram/@gyehyelee7/7Miniature Apples
Keep your eyes peels for these this fall; we could see mini candy apples being awesome snacks for a Halloween party!
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