Fruits Names Start With R

1. Raspberries

Raspberries are an exquisite berry that serves as a beautiful red color culminating in sweet but slightly sour taste. These fruits are rich sources of antioxidants, vitamin C and K, and fiber making them perfect for boosting immunity and digestion. While raspberries are exotic fruits in Pakistan, they are produced in the cooler areas of the country such as Swat.

2. Raisins

Raisins, dried grapes, are often and easily found and consumed in most Pakistani homes. They are also used in many desserts such as kheer and shahi tukda but are actually beneficial for consumption. Raisins – full of iron, potassium, and natural sugars – raise energy levels and are good for the heart. Raisins are also produced in local areas like Quetta, Balochistan.

3. Riberries

Riberries or lilly pilly berries are small berries with an incredible red tint to the skin. Although the crop is not originally produced in Pakistan, they are increasingly included in international markets because of their rich taste and high antioxidants. They are eaten raw, dried, or fresh and are processed into jams, sauces, and even drinks called Riberries.

4. Rose Apples

The rose apple, also known as “Jamroza” in the subcontinent, is a tropical fruit that is crispy and comes with a slight rosiness in the taste. They are watery fruits, useful in hot weather when extra fluids are needed. Rose apples are grown in parts of India and Pakistan and are therefore seasonal fruits.

5. Rambutan

Rambutan, a red spiky looking fruit, is sweet and juicy. Although it is mainly imported to Pakistan, it has become more available due to its rising popularity. Rambutan is a delicious fruit containing substantial quantities of vitamin C and iron.

6. Red Bananas

These bananas are smaller than regular bananas and have a reddish-purple outer skin, which surrounds a white and creamy soft texture inside that is sweet in taste. Packed with Beta-carotene, fiber, and potassium, red bananas have a great impact on eyesight and digestion. Red bananas are rare in the region but can sometimes be imported.

7. Red Currants

Red currants are small and sour berries which can be found in the preparation of jams, jellies, and sauces. They are not a very popular fruit in the subcontinent but are loved for their sour taste and for being rich in vitamin C.

8. Rukam (Rukam Manis)

Rukam or governor’s plum is one of those few fruits that have not gained much popularity as a commercial fruit yet have their origin in the tropical world. It is acidic and has many nutrients, especially vitamin C. Though Pakistani people are not familiar with it, it is somewhat similar to some of the berries cultivated in the country.

Health Benefits of R Fruits

There is no shortage of delicious fruits that are also healthy and start with the letter "R". Most of these fruits, such as raspberries and raisins, are sources of antioxidants which help in counteracting oxidative stress. Some, such as rose apples, are cooling to the system, and are perfect for consumption, particularly during the hot and dry climates of the subcontinent.

The fruits starting with "R" are varied in taste, texture, and nutritional value. From the locally produced rose apple to the internationally recognized raspberry, there is surely something for everyone. All these fruits offer an interesting change to any diet and are beneficial to health.