How many fruits can you recognize that start with J? Let us make it easy for you! In this article, we’ve rounded up 11 different fruits that start with the letter J.

From ones you already know, like jackfruit, to new and unique foods like jostaberry!

1.   JABOTICABA

Jaboticaba fruit isolated on a white background

Jaboticaba is a fruit with black skin and flesh similar to that of a lychee. Commonly known as ‘ the tree grape, ‘  it tastes like a mix between sour grape candy and lychee. A typical application is a fermentation, which produces wines and syrups

2.   JACKFRUIT

Jackfruit on a white background

Jackfruit grows in tropical parts of the world and has yellow pulp with green skin. It is related to the fig and has the size and form of a melon but has rough, dry skin. It is available in most stores in canned or frozen form and is mainly used as a meat alternative in modern diets.

3.   JACOTE FRUIT

Jacote plum in a bowl

Jacote is another fruit of tropical places. Also known as Jamaican plum, it can be pickled or used to make a salad. They may be boiled and pureed to make a sour sauce to accompany a spicy dish.

4.   JAMBOLAN PLUM

Jambolan plum on tree

Jambolan plums, like kalamata olives, are oblong-shaped berries. They have almost black dark purple skin. The flesh is exceptionally juicy, with a flavor that is a combination of sweet and acidic with a somewhat astringent aftertaste.

5.   JATOBA FRUIT

Jatoba fruit on a brown background

Jatoba fruit is a type of edible palm fruit found in Brazil and Uruguay. They are long, brown pods commonly known as “Brazilian cherries.” They have an excellent taste, but the odor is not at all pleasant, it is also called, ‘Stinking Toe, in Jamaica. Because it is so tasty, most people are prepared to put up with it.

6.   JOSTABERRY

Josta fruit

Jostaberries are a cross between grapes, blueberries, and kiwi. Jams, jellies, sauces, and pickles are some of the best uses for jostaberries. They are a versatile fruit since they can be grown in colder climates.

7.   JUJUBE

It is a Chinese red date that is sweet in taste and chewy in nature. The most common way to consume jujube fruit is dried. They are in sweets and various desserts in Asian cuisine.

8.   JUNE PLUM

June plum isolated on a white background

June plums are also known as ambarella are fruits with green skin and an oval shape. Its taste is sweet and sour, somewhat a combination of pineapple and mango. In comparison, the texture is crunchy, like an unripe apple. It can be eaten alone or with lime juice.

9.   JUNGLESOP

Jungle sop

It is an edible fruit with a delicious taste. These fruits are sweet and tasty and are one of the biggest fruits on the planet. They are somewhat similar to peach in the taste.

10. JUNIPER BERRY

Juniper berries on a wooden spoon

These berries are palatable, but various plant components are also utilized to produce essential oils employed in natural medicine. They also offer health advantages such as aiding digestion, reducing heartburn, and preventing urinary tract infections.

11.  JELLY PLUM FRUIT

Jelly palm fruits on a tree

This fruit resembles the taste of pineapple or apricot and is the size of a large cherry. They are called jelly palm because they contain a lot of pectins.

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