Longan

Also called dragon's eye, this native Southeast Asian fruit is small (about 1 inch in diameter) and round and has a thin brown shell. Inside is a translucent white, juicy-soft pulp that surrounds a large black seed, which gives it an eyeball appearance when halved. The perfumy flavor is delicate and seet.

Durian

This larger than life fruit of the Malaysian tree can weight up to 10 pounds, has a brownish-green, semihard shell covered with thick spikes, and is slightly larger than a football. And also has a nauseating smell.

Mango

The mango tree is considered sacred in India. There are many species of mango, which come in a wide variety of shapes (oblong, kidney and round) and sizes (from about 6 ounces to 4 pounds). Depending on the variety, their skin color can range from yellow-orange to yellow-green to green with brilliant red blushing. Mangoes are in season from May to September, though imported fruit can be found throughout the remainder of the year.

Lychee

One of China's cherished fruits for over 2,000 years, the small (1 to 2 inches in diameter) lychee has rough, bright red shell. The creamy ivory flesh surrounds a single seed and is juicy, smooth and delicately sweet with nuances of cherry and banana. Fresh lychees are available from May to July. If we drink boiled dried Lychee fresh, it would help to decrease the pain from swollen intestines and testicles as well as anemia.

Mangosteen

The fruit of the mangosteen tree, a tree originally from Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. The skin of the mangosteen is not edible. It covers a reddish inedible membrane that encloses the flesh. This pearly white flesh is juicy and sweet, with an exquisite flavor. It divides into segments that sometimes contain an edible pit.

Young Coconut

Coconut has several layers: a smooth, deep tan outer covering; a hard, dark brown, hairy husk with three indented "eyes" at one end; a thin brown skin; the creamy white coconut meat; and at the center, a thin opaque coconut juice. The smooth outer shell is usually removed before the coconut is exported.