Oct 16, 2017 · Vanuatu’s food markets and village stalls are bursting with wonderfully strange island fruits that can turn your holiday into a culinary adventure in paradise. Some are just unusual variations on the fruits we know and love (like the red dessert bananas), while others, like the Naus fruit or the Soursop, defy conventional taste descriptions.

Vanuatu's fertile volcanic soil, humid tropical climate, and abundant rainfall create an ideal environment for the cultivation of local fruit plants. Notable among these are Garden croton, Chinese hibiscus, and Royal poinciana, each deeply ingrained in Vanuatu's culture and cuisine.

Fruit - perfect for preserving and are delicious desserts, such as limes, mandarins, oranges, passionfruit, wild raspberries, watermelons and pineapple. Vegetable - typically what's in season is delicious for roasting and cooking up warm soups, such as cabbage, pumpkin, shallots, potato, carrots, onions and corn. Local nuts- Pinnate, Navele ...

Vi Tahiti fruits are native to Polynesia and the region known as Melanesia, which includes islands such as Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Vanuatu. The fruits were then introduced to Asia and Jamaica in 1782 and were spread throughout the Caribbean and into South America.

Tropical Fruits Vanuatu grows the world’s best organic fruits from the heart of the South Pacific. We are passionate about sharing the happiest fruit bowl on the planet in a tasty, sustainable way. Our high-quality produce is shipped directly from our Vanuatu plant to international customers.

Apr 5, 2017 · Seasonal Fruit. Walking through the markets in Vanuatu is like a tropical fruit festival. Villagers bring their home-grown crops to sell, and what you can buy really depends on the season.

Apr 3, 2025 · Some popular fruits and vegetables used in Vanuatu dishes include taro, yam, coconut, pineapple, mango, and papaya. These ingredients are often used in stews, soups, curries, and salads, and are an essential part of Vanuatu's culinary heritage.

1 day ago · When you come to Vanuatu, you must not miss this fruit called Vanuatu Naus, because it is a local favorite! Some say it tastes like a combination of apple, pear, and ginger, while others find it a bit like turmeric with a slightly sour taste of pineapple and mango.

The tropical fruits on offer in Vanuatu range from rosy grapefruits and juicy papaya to sweet passionfruit, rockmelons and coconut straight from the tree, all hand-picked from local gardens. Wash it all down with hydrating young coconut water or a freshly blended daiquiri at happy hour and you can't go wrong.

Oct 15, 2017 · There’s always some type of citrus fruit on offer at the Vanuatu food markets, and it’s all amazingly sweet and juicy! Grab a few dozen (they are almost always individually priced) and use them not only for healthy snacks but also for refreshing juices, cocktails, marinades and salad dressings!