34 Man Made Fruits that Will Surprise You

Man Made Fruits are the result of careful crossbreeding, genetic manipulation, and a dash of imagination! Scroll down to know about the varieties engineered by humans in a lab or a specialized orchard. 

Botanical Name: Prunus persica nucipersica

Developed by Luther Burbank in the late 1800s, this man made fruit harmoniously combines the juiciness of a peach with the smooth, fuzz-free skin of a nectarine, offering a tropical twist to your fruit basket.

Botanical Name: Citrus × paradisi × Citrus maxima

The Grapefruit Pomelo is a harmonious hybrid of the tangy grapefruit and the milder pomelo, a creation that traces back to the 1950s when the University of California successfully blended these two citrus varieties.

Botanical Name: Citrus × clementina

Clementines, a fusion of a mandarin orange and a sweet orange, are believed to have originated in Algeria in the early 1900s.

Botanical Name: A marketing name for apple-flavored pears, no specific botanical name.

The intriguing Papple is a type of pear that has been carefully bred to tantalize taste buds with the crispness of an apple. While it lacks a specific botanical name, its creation embodies the innovative spirit of horticulturists seeking to expand fruit horizons.

Botanical Name: A hybrid fruit, no specific botanical name.

The Nectaplum, a man made fruit, is a delightful cross between a nectarine and a plum, is the brainchild of Floyd Zaiger, developed in the 1960s.

Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca × Prunus domestica

Apriums, born from the union of an apricot and a plum, are the result of Floyd Zaiger’s expertise in fruit breeding, dating back to the 1980s. Their vibrant orange hue and sweet-tart flavor make them a cherished choice for snacking and culinary creations.

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