Sweet Island Fruits of Hawaii |
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 Mangos & Mountain Apples
There are several species of mango growing in Hawai'i. The Hayden Mango is the most popular and the best tasting. Whether eaten ripe and juicy or green with shoyu and sugar, mango is one of the most desired fruits to the local people.
Papaya, with its growing popularity has become a favorite for breakfast and now in fruit salads worldwide. Green papaya is used for cooking sort of like a vegetable, similar to squash. Guava is well known amongst the locals. Grown both commercially and in the wild, guava has more vitamin C than an orange. In the same family, the Yellow Cattley Guava known simply as "Guivee" by the island kids flourishes throughout the Puna District of the Big Island.
 Papaya, Surinam Cherry & Star Fruit
Lychee, with it's red leathery skin and it's sweet white filling is a favorite of many local residents. The domesticated Lychee Trees could be found in backyards across the state. There's an uncontrollable urge to sneak into a neighbor's backyard just to pick lychee off the tree.
In rural parts of Hawai'i Mountain Apples are picked off trees with a long bamboo poll with a wire rim and bag on the end. Avocado Pears are great tasting cut in half, seed removed and eaten with a spoon. Passion Fruit known as Lilikoi in Hawai'i has always been a great treat. Somewhat tart, although some people can never get enough of them.
 Cattley Guava & Lychee
Not as well known, the Surinam Cherry has a pumpkin like shape, but only an inch in diameter. Surinam Cherry's would turn bright yellow, orange, and red during different stages of its life.
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