HaitiLibre Quiz

Fruits 3.1 HAITI

Difficulty Level: N3 Hard
This third difficult level quiz pushes the limits of your knowledge about Haiti's fruit heritage. Forget the obvious: here, we explore rare varieties, forgotten ancestral uses and the best-kept secrets of our Creole gardens. Will you be up to this gastronomic challenge?
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Which variety of Haitian mango, particularly rare, is distinguished by its very elongated and arched shape reminiscent of a horn, as well as by its firm, fragrant and almost threadless flesh?

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THE CORRECT ANSWER: The Kòn mango

The Kòn mango, whose Creole name literally means “horn” because of its unique silhouette, is one of the varieties most sought after by connoisseurs in Haiti. Unlike the round or oval shapes of other mangoes, Kòn stretches into an elegant and pronounced curve which makes it immediately identifiable on connoisseurs' stalls.Its rarity makes it a product of choice, often cultivated confidentially in traditional gardens. When ripe, it offers an exceptional taste experience: its thin skin houses an intense saffron yellow flesh, remarkably firm and tender.Virtually free of unwanted fibers, it releases a bouquet of complex aromas, both very sweet and subtly spicy. Its tasting is a privilege of the high season, celebrated by all those who believe that the wealth of Haiti lies in its most exclusive fruit jewels.