{"id":261412,"date":"2026-05-22T01:32:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/05\/22\/is-it-a-fruit-or-a-dessert-why-this-viral-sugar-apple-is-taking-over\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T01:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:32:39","slug":"is-it-a-fruit-or-a-dessert-why-this-viral-sugar-apple-is-taking-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/food\/2026\/05\/22\/is-it-a-fruit-or-a-dessert-why-this-viral-sugar-apple-is-taking-over\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It a Fruit or a Dessert? Why This Viral &#8216;Sugar Apple&#8217; Is Taking Over"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73582 float-center data-idxno=\"73582\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"omishokai\" height=\"338\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-94e1227a-32cb-40c8-bfdf-a17ee3e09ee2.png\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   omishokai<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2460 \u201cAt first glance you\u2019d think it\u2019s fake\u201d \u2014 a fruit that stuns with its looks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you wander through the supermarket\u2019s imported fruit section,<\/p>\n<p>you\u2019ll occasionally spot a fruit that feels entirely new.<\/p>\n<p>Its surface is often lumpy,<\/p>\n<p>and the scaly pattern makes it oddly fascinating to many shoppers.<\/p>\n<p>Some<\/p>\n<p>even say it looks like a toy.<\/p>\n<p>But abroad,<\/p>\n<p>this fruit is celebrated for its sweetness.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the sugar apple.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73567 float-center data-idxno=\"73567\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ameblo\" height=\"703\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-44760eff-b7c6-4b8c-9f7b-df3032f15ba7.jpeg\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   ameblo<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2461 Why people overseas are so into it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>True to its name, the sugar apple is known for a pronounced, candy-like sweetness.<\/p>\n<p>Its soft, custard-like flesh<\/p>\n<p>has plenty of people comparing it to ice cream.<\/p>\n<p>So in Southeast Asia and other regions,<\/p>\n<p>it\u2019s often enjoyed almost like a dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Lately, travel videos and international food clips<\/p>\n<p>have put it in the spotlight more often.<\/p>\n<p>Because of those traits,<\/p>\n<p>many who try it once keep coming back for more.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73568 float-center data-idxno=\"73568\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"omishokai\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-a75c9861-ba5e-4f3e-a35d-0bad7174a74c.jpeg\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   omishokai<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2462 Why it still feels unfamiliar in Korea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Korea, shoppers tend to stick with familiar fruits like apples and pears.<\/p>\n<p>By comparison, sugar apples<\/p>\n<p>show up only occasionally in the imported-fruit aisle.<\/p>\n<p>So a lot of people<\/p>\n<p>haven\u2019t even heard the name.<\/p>\n<p>Because the fruit looks so unusual,<\/p>\n<p>many hesitate to buy it on a whim.<\/p>\n<p>That hesitation<\/p>\n<p>keeps its profile low.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73569 float-center data-idxno=\"73569\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"livedoor\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-b6cb3e8c-8f1b-4139-9386-7418bba11c16.jpeg\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   livedoor<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2463 What surprises people most<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What often catches first-timers off guard is just how sweet it is.<\/p>\n<p>Many people trying it for the first time say,<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a fruit, but it tastes like a dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>People also mention<\/p>\n<p>it\u2019s even better when chilled.<\/p>\n<p>So those who try a sugar apple<\/p>\n<p>tend to remember its unique flavor for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>That delightful surprise<\/p>\n<p>keeps folks talking about it.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73570 float-center data-idxno=\"73570\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"engryouri\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-e9bb4830-d2ba-4db6-8a4a-d2934c66354c.jpeg\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   engryouri<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2464 The biggest thing people miss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many of us fall into the habit of buying the same familiar fruits over and over.<\/p>\n<p>So when a new fruit appears,<\/p>\n<p>it\u2019s easy to walk past because you can\u2019t picture the taste.<\/p>\n<p>But fruits that are popular overseas, like the sugar apple,<\/p>\n<p>are more varied and interesting than most expect.<\/p>\n<p>Especially recently,<\/p>\n<p>supermarkets have been expanding their imported fruit selections, sparking more interest.<\/p>\n<p>That shift<\/p>\n<p>is changing how people shop.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73571 float-center data-idxno=\"73571\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kitoku-shinryo\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-69ac08d8-9b65-4e93-b2f7-ce02029e4d6d.jpeg\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   kitoku-shinryo<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2465 Why it\u2019s getting more buzz lately<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On social media and YouTube, videos featuring rare fruits and tasting reactions keep racking up views.<\/p>\n<p>Within that trend,<\/p>\n<p>the sugar apple often gets featured as a \u201cnever-seen-this-before\u201d fruit.<\/p>\n<p>Clips that show its cross-section and people\u2019s texture reactions<\/p>\n<p>often go viral.<\/p>\n<p>So among younger audiences,<\/p>\n<p>curiosity-driven purchases are on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>That buzz<\/p>\n<p>continues to fuel interest.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73572 float-center data-idxno=\"73572\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"yaephone\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-b2348641-e437-4d70-9778-156bd3797e52.jpeg\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   yaephone<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2466 In the end, experience matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you only eat what you already know,<\/p>\n<p>you miss out on chances to discover new flavors.<\/p>\n<p>Especially for fruits loved abroad, like the sugar apple,<\/p>\n<p>you really have to try them to understand why people rave about them.<\/p>\n<p>So experimenting with new ingredients<\/p>\n<p>can be fun and rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>A small curiosity can<\/p>\n<p>become a way to broaden your culinary horizons.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"photo-layout\" image photo_73573 float-center data-idxno=\"73573\" data-type=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"frozenfoodpress\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-union.tenbizt.com\/contents\/crawler-dev\/image\/2026\/05\/CP-2025-0003\/image-53859537-47b3-465f-bf89-5ebd91c43090.jpeg\" width=\"600\"><figcaption>\n   frozenfoodpress<br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2467 The lasting takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are still plenty of fruits around the world that feel unfamiliar to Koreans.<\/p>\n<p>The sugar apple may look odd, but abroad it\u2019s a common favorite.<\/p>\n<p>Because of its intense sweetness and silky texture,<\/p>\n<p>many people say they remember it after just one bite.<\/p>\n<p>So if you spot one at the store,<\/p>\n<p>giving it a try could turn into a memorable food moment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sugar apple, with its unique appearance and sweet taste, is gaining popularity among foreigners for its ice cream-like 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