Northeast India's Exotic Bounty: Unique Fruits You Won't Find Anywhere Else!

09 Jan, 2024

While not a fruit in the traditional sense, the Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Pepper is a very spicy chili pepper native to Assam and other parts of Northeast India. It was once recognized as the world's hottest chili.

King Chili (Bhut Jolokia)

Amla is widely distributed across India, but it is a common fruit in the Northeast. It is known for its high vitamin C content and is used in traditional medicine.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

While black pepper is not a fruit per se, it is a spice that is cultivated in Meghalaya and other parts of Northeast India. Meghalaya's black pepper is known for its unique flavor profile.

Zizira Black Pepper (Meghalaya Black Pepper)

Sohiong is a fruit native to Meghalaya. It is a type of wild cherry and is used both for consumption and traditional medicinal purposes.

Sohiong (Prunus nepalensis)

Also known as Indian olive, Bor is found in the hilly regions of Northeast India. The fruits are edible and are used in local cuisine.

Bor (Eleagnus conferta)

Found in the Himalayan regions, including parts of Northeast India, the bayberry fruit is consumed, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Bayberry (Myrica esculenta)

This is another hot chili pepper variety found in Sikkim and other parts of the Northeast. It is used in local cuisine and is known for its intense spiciness.

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