Have you ever tried to name fruits that start with the letter V? It’s tougher than it sounds! Most people can only think of a few—if any at all. But guess what?
There are actually 30+ fruits that start with V, and many of them are delicious, rare, or even used in traditional recipes around the world.
In this blog post, you’ll discover a fun and surprising list of fruits that start with V—from the well-known vanilla bean to the exotic voavanga.
Whether you’re a foodie, student, or trivia lover, you’re about to explore some truly unique fruit facts. Let’s get started!
- Vaccarese Grape
- Vaccinium (genus including blueberries, cranberries, huckleberries)
- Valencia Orange
- Valencia Pride Mango
Van Cherry
Van cherry is a type of sweet cherry developed in Canada. It has deep red skin, firm flesh, and a rich, sweet flavor. Van cherries are harvested in summer and are often eaten fresh, used in desserts, or made into jams. This cherry is loved for its juicy bite and is a popular variety for both home gardens and commercial farms.
- Van Dyke Mango
Van Dyke mango is a bright red and yellow mango variety originally from Florida. It has smooth skin, firm flesh, and a sweet, slightly tangy taste. The fruit is medium-sized with minimal fiber, making it easy and enjoyable to eat. People love Van Dyke mangoes for their beautiful color, excellent shelf life, and refreshing tropical flavor.
- Vanilla Fruit (Vanilla Bean)
The vanilla fruit is the long, thin pod of the vanilla orchid, often called a vanilla bean. Inside the pod are tiny seeds that give vanilla its famous sweet aroma and flavor. Native to Mexico, vanilla is now grown in places like Madagascar and Tahiti. The beans are dried and used to flavor desserts, drinks, and perfumes. Vanilla beans are cherished for their warm, comforting scent and rich taste.
- Velvet Apple (Mabolo)
The velvet apple, also known as mabolo, is a tropical fruit native to the Philippines. It has reddish-brown skin covered in fine, velvety fuzz and soft, creamy flesh inside. The fruit smells strong but has a mild, sweet flavor. Velvet apples are eaten fresh or used in local dishes. People enjoy them for their smooth texture and their cultural significance in Southeast Asia.
- Velvet Bean
Velvet bean, also called Mucuna pruriens, is a tropical legume known for its fuzzy pods. The seeds inside are not eaten raw because they can be toxic, but when processed properly, they are used in traditional medicine and sometimes as food. Velvet bean has been used to support brain health due to its natural L-DOPA content. It’s more valued for health benefits than for flavor.
- Velvet Tamarind
Velvet tamarind is a small, black fruit with a soft velvet-like shell and sweet-sour pulp inside. It grows in West Africa and Southeast Asia. The tangy flesh is eaten fresh or used to make juice and candy. Velvet tamarind is rich in vitamin C and iron, and it’s loved for its bold flavor and traditional use in African cultures.
- Vernaccia Grape
Vernaccia is a white grape variety from Italy, known for producing crisp and dry white wines, especially Vernaccia di San Gimignano. The grapes have a greenish color and a fresh, citrusy flavor. While mostly used for wine, the grapes can also be eaten fresh. Vernaccia grapes are important in Italian winemaking and admired for their clean, elegant taste.
- Verjuice Grape
Verjuice grapes are unripe, sour grapes used to make verjuice—a tart juice used in cooking instead of vinegar or lemon juice. These grapes are picked early while still green and acidic. Verjuice has been used since medieval times, especially in French, Middle Eastern, and Persian cuisine. It’s loved for its gentle sourness and usefulness in sauces and marinades.
- Vespolina Grape
Vespolina is a red grape variety grown in northern Italy, especially in Piedmont. It’s mainly used to blend with Nebbiolo to make smooth, aromatic wines. Vespolina grapes have dark skin and produce wines with spice and floral notes. Though not commonly eaten raw, these grapes are important in regional Italian wines and add depth and flavor to wine blends.
- Victoria Plum
Victoria plum is a popular variety of plum grown in the UK. It has reddish-purple skin and golden-yellow, sweet, juicy flesh. These plums are great for eating fresh or using in pies, jams, and desserts. Victoria plums are loved for their rich flavor and versatility, and they’re often grown in home gardens for their reliable harvest.
- Villafranca Lemon
- Vine Peach
- Viper’s Bugloss Fruit
- Vitelotte Grape
- Voavanga (Spanish Tamarind)
- Volkamer Lemon
- Volkameriana
- Vranac Grape
- Vriesea Fruit
- Vangueria (African Medlar)
- Velvet Fig
- Velvetleaf Fruit
- Vangueria infausta
- Vangueria madagascariensis
- Vangueria apiculata
- Vangueria pygmaea
- Vangueria spinosa
- Vangueria volkensii
- Vangueria venosa
- Vangueria macrocalyx
- Vangueria proschii
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