Hello, readers! Srima here, and I’m excited to announce that over the next month, I’ll be sharing regular posts featuring an alphabetical list of fruit names. Today, we’re starting with 49 fruits that begin with the letter A. From the familiar apples and apricots to more exotic offerings like abiu and avocado, I’ve tried to include the most popular ones. Each fruit name is accompanied by an image, though a few might be missing.
With this list, you’ll never run out of fruit names when teaching your child about food! Though not all fruits are unique, some are different varieties of other fruits or are known by different names.
So, let’s dive right in and start exploring…
“A quick reminder before trying a new fruit: Some fruits may not be safe to eat. Do proper research before consuming unfamiliar fruits to ensure safety.”
List of Fruits that Begin with A
1. Abiu
2. Açaí Berry
3. Acai Palm
4. Asian Pear
5. Acerola
6. African Baobab Fruit
7. African Cucumber
8. Argan Fruit
9. African Star Apple
10. Aguaymanto
11. Akee
12. Alberta Peach
13. Algerian Clementine
14. Alligator Apple
15. Alligator Plum
16. Almond Fruit
17. Almond Peach
18. Alquequenje (Cape Gooseberry)
19. Alycha (Wild Plum)
20. Amaou Strawberry
21. Amara Melon
22. Amarillo Melon
23. Amazon Grape
24. Ambarella
25. American Beautyberry
26. American Mayapple
27. American Persimmon
28. Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
29. Amra
30. Anchovy Pear
31. Andean Blackberry
32. Andean Tomato
33. Annona (Cherimoya)
34. Ape (Elephant Apple)
35. Apple
36. Appleberry
37. Apricot
38. Aprium
39. Arabian Date Fruit
40. Arazá (Amazon Cherry)
41. Atemoya
42. Ananas (Pineapple)
43. Athena Melon
44. Australian Desert Lime
45. Australian Finger Lime
46. Australian Illawarra Plum
47. Australian Mulberry
48. Avellano (Chilean Hazelnut)
49. Avocado
More Details About Fruits Starting with ‘A’
No | Fruit Name | Native Region | Taste | Color | Season | Edible | Culinary Uses |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Abiu | South America | Sweet, Creamy | Yellow | Summer | Yes | Desserts, Juices |
2 | Açaí Berry | Amazon Rainforest | Tart, Earthy | Purple | Year-round | Yes | Smoothies, Bowls |
3 | Acai Palm | Amazon Basin | Bitter, Nutty | Purple | Year-round | Yes | Beverages, Ice Cream |
4 | Asian Pear | East Asia | Sweet, Juicy | Yellow | Autumn | Yes | Salads, Snacks |
5 | Acerola | Central & South America | Tart, Sweet | Red | Spring | Yes | Juices, Syrups |
6 | African Baobab Fruit | Africa | Tangy, Citrus | Brown | Dry Season | Yes | Powders, Juices |
7 | African Cucumber | Sub-Saharan Africa | Mild, Sweet | Green/Orange | Year-round | Yes | Salads, Snacks |
8 | Argan Fruit | Morocco | Bitter | Yellow | Summer | Yes | Oil Extraction |
9 | African Star Apple | West Africa | Sweet, Tart | Orange | Dry Season | Yes | Snacks, Desserts |
10 | Aguaymanto | Andes Region | Sweet, Tart | Orange | Summer | Yes | Jams, Salads |
11 | Akee | West Africa | Nutty | Red | Fall | Yes | Traditional Dishes |
12 | Alberta Peach | North America | Sweet | Pink | Summer | Yes | Pies, Jams |
13 | Algerian Clementine | North Africa | Sweet, Juicy | Orange | Winter | Yes | Snacks, Juices |
14 | Alligator Apple | Central & South America | Mild, Bitter | Green | Year-round | Yes | Traditional Dishes |
15 | Alligator Plum | Central America | Sweet, Tangy | Green | Spring | Yes | Desserts |
16 | Almond Fruit | Middle East, South Asia | Mild, Nutty | Green | Summer | Yes | Snacks, Baking |
17 | Almond Peach | Asia | Sweet, Nutty | Pink | Summer | Yes | Desserts, Salads |
18 | Alquequenje (Cape Gooseberry) | South America | Sweet, Tart | Yellow | Summer | Yes | Jams, Salads |
19 | Alycha (Wild Plum) | Europe, Asia | Sweet, Sour | Red | Spring | Yes | Preserves, Snacks |
20 | Amaou Strawberry | Japan | Sweet, Juicy | Red | Winter | Yes | Desserts, Snacks |
21 | Amara Melon | South Asia | Sweet, Fragrant | Green | Summer | Yes | Salads, Desserts |
22 | Amarillo Melon | South America | Sweet, Fragrant | Yellow | Summer | Yes | Snacks, Desserts |
23 | Amazon Grape | Amazon Basin | Sweet, Juicy | Purple | Year-round | Yes | Juices, Snacks |
24 | Ambarella | Southeast Asia | Tart, Crunchy | Green | Summer | Yes | Pickles, Chutneys |
25 | American Beautyberry | North America | Mild, Sweet | Purple | Fall | Yes | Jellies, Teas |
26 | American Mayapple | Eastern United States | Sweet, Tart | Yellow | Spring | Yes | Preserves |
27 | American Persimmon | Eastern United States | Sweet, Rich | Orange | Fall | Yes | Puddings, Baking |
28 | Amla (Indian Gooseberry) | India, Southeast Asia | Sour, Tangy | Green | Fall | Yes | Pickles, Juices |
29 | Amra | South Asia | Sour, Astringent | Green | Summer | Yes | Pickles, Chutneys |
30 | Anchovy Pear | Central America | Sweet, Nutty | Brown | Year-round | Yes | Sauces, Salads |
31 | Andean Blackberry | Andes Region | Sweet, Tart | Black | Summer | Yes | Desserts, Juices |
32 | Andean Tomato | Andes Region | Sweet, Tangy | Red | Year-round | Yes | Sauces, Salads |
33 | Annona (Cherimoya) | Andes, Central America | Sweet, Creamy | Green | Winter | Yes | Desserts, Smoothies |
34 | Ape (Elephant Apple) | Southeast Asia | Sour, Tangy | Green | Year-round | Yes | Curries, Chutneys |
35 | Apple | Worldwide | Sweet, Crisp | Red/Green | Fall | Yes | Pies, Snacks |
36 | Appleberry | Australia | Sweet, Juicy | Purple | Summer | Yes | Snacks, Jams |
37 | Apricot | Central Asia | Sweet, Tart | Orange | Summer | Yes | Desserts, Jams |
38 | Aprium | United States | Sweet, Hybrid | Orange | Summer | Yes | Snacks, Desserts |
39 | Arabian Date Fruit | Middle East | Sweet, Chewy | Brown | Fall | Yes | Snacks, Baking |
40 | Arazá (Amazon Cherry) | Amazon Rainforest | Sweet, Tart | Yellow | Summer | Yes | Juices, Jams |
41 | Atemoya | Central & South America | Sweet, Creamy | Green | Fall | Yes | Desserts, Smoothies |
42 | Ananas (Pineapple) | South America | Sweet, Tart | Yellow | Year-round | Yes | Desserts, Juices |
43 | Athena Melon | United States | Sweet, Juicy | Yellow | Summer | Yes | Snacks, Salads |
44 | Australian Desert Lime | Australia | Tart, Citrusy | Green | Spring | Yes | Sauces, Syrups |
45 | Australian Finger Lime | Australia | Tart, Citrus | Green | Spring | Yes | Garnishes, Drinks |
46 | Australian Illawarra Plum | Australia | Tart, Sweet | Purple | Summer | Yes | Sauces, Jams |
47 | Australian Mulberry | Australia | Sweet, Tart | Red | Spring | Yes | Desserts, Jams |
48 | Avellano (Chilean Hazelnut) | Chile | Sweet, Nutty | Brown | Fall | Yes | Baking, Snacks |
49 | Avocado | Central America | Creamy, Mild | Green | Year-round | Yes | Salads, Toasts |
FAQs:
Which fruit starts with the letter A?
Abiu, Apple, Apricot, Avocado & Almond are some of the common fruits that start with A.
What is a fruit with 3 A’s?
The fruit ‘banana’ contains three A’s in its spelling.
What fruit starts with A besides apple?
Abiu, Asian Pear, Akee Apricot, Acerola, Avocado, Argan Fruit, & Almond are some of the common fruits that start with A besides apple.
What is a berry that starts with the letter A?
A berry that starts with the letter “A” is Acai berry.
What makes a fruit a fruit?
A fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant that contains seeds, developed after pollination to protect and help disperse those seeds for plant reproduction.
Is avocado a fruit or vegetable?
An avocado is a fruit. Specifically, it’s a berry because it develops from the ovary of a flower and contains a seed.
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