However, we have come across six different fruit names starting with the letter U, which you probably know about.
There is a list below that shows all the fruits with names starting with U that we have identified. There will be some pictures and short descriptions for each U-letter fruit.
List Of Fruits That Start With U
Ugli Fruit
The Ugli fruit is a hybrid fruit that is crossbred with fruits such as grapefruit, orange, and tangerine. Its scientific name is Citrus reticulata, or Citrus paradise. This fruit has been native to the island of Jamaica since 1924.
The Ugli fruit also has a fragrance rind that is notable, and the flesh of the fruit is very juicy, which approximately contains 70% vitamin C, 2% iron, and 7% dietary fiber.
In tropical and western local markets, the ugli fruit can be easily identified with sizes ranging between 10 cm and 15 cm and the colors green, yellow, orange, and greenish-yellow based on the varieties.
Also, not to forget that the Ugli fruit tastes sourer than an average orange or lime and less bitter than a grapefruit.
It has been stated that the compounds in the ugli fruit, such as polyphenol and flavonoid, can help protect against viral infections, allergies, and fungal conditions.
Usakhelauri Fruit
The Usakhelauri fruit is one of the most difficult fruits to pronounce. Fruits like Usakhelauri are similar to grapes and are native to the country of Georgia Not a USA state. In the country of Georgia, Usakhelauri fruit is often used to make wine. The Usakhelauri fruit is also a fruit that starts with the letter U.
Uvalino Grape Fruit
A large number of grape varieties are from Italy, so the Uvalino grape fruit is no stranger to its native country, Italy. Apart from being used to make wine drinks, the uvalino fruit across the world is rapidly becoming more popular because of the antioxidants within the fruit.
Urava Fruit
The Urava fruit is another fruit that starts with the letter U, while the fruit tree’s scientific name is known as Sonneratia alba.
Ugni Fruit
The Ugni fruit, whose scientific name is normally called Ugni molinae,. Moreover, the Ugni fruit tree is native to Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.
The fruit Ugni can average heights up to 5 meters and the fruit can be identified by its red and purple colors with a diameter around 1 to 1.5 cm.
People usually do not eat fresh Ugni fruit; however, they process it first and then make jams, jellies, desserts, and piquant drinks out of the fruit.
Umbu Fruit
The Umbu fruit is also known as the Brazilian Plum. Like all other fruits on this list, the Umbu fruit is a citrus fruit ideal for Brazil. This fruit can be eaten fresh or made into jelly or jam for dessert, typically by boiling the fruit.
The fruit can be identified by its green, yellowish, or red color, which is usually around 2–4 cm in size.
Uva Rara Grape Fruit
The Uva Rara grape fruit is not so much different than the Usakhelauri fruit. Uva Rara is a similar but different type of grape. This fruit can be easily seen growing in some parts of Europe, such as Italy, where it is heavily used by people who make wine.
However, beverages such as wine do not need grapes to make them all the time. Wine can also be made from dandelions.
Uva Tosca Grape Fruit
Similar to the Uva Rara grape fruit mentioned, the Uva Tosca grape is also native to Italy because a lot of grape varieties are grown there. Furthermore, the uva tosca fruit is one of them. Uva Rara grapes are commonly used to make wine.
Usuma Fruit
The Usuma fruit is one of many fruits that start with U, and this fruit tree’s scientific name is called Bunchosia argentea.
Ububese Fruit
Fruit such as Ububese is a typical dwarf shrub tree and is native to African countries such as Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying a Ububese fruit is easy; the fruit has a yellow and sometimes reddish color with a sweet taste. The fruits on the tree are edible and quite tasty. In African households, the Ububese fruit is usually eaten raw, cooked, or preserved.
Take note that Ububese trees can average heights of up to 60 centimeters. Other names given to Ububese fruit are custard apple, muroro, and ground sop.
If you are interested in more letter-naming fruits, see a list of fruits with names starting with R below.