African Cucumber

Appearance: It is a vibrant, exotic-looking fruit with a thick, spiky, inedible outer skin that turns a bright golden-orange when ripe. The fruit is oval-shaped and covered in prominent, horn-like spines, which gives it its common name. Flesh: The interior contains a bright lime-green or yellow, jelly-like pulp filled with numerous edible seeds, similar to a passion fruit or pomegranate. Taste: The flavor is often described as mild, slightly sweet, and tangy, sometimes compared to a combination of cucumber and zucchini, or a mix of banana, passionfruit, and lime. Origin: It is native to Southern and Central Africa, particularly the Kalahari Desert region, where it is a traditional source of water during the dry season.