Fruits that Start with the Letter B (with Facts!)

Fruits that Start with B

There are lots and lots of fruits that begin with the letter B! (For just the berries, see Berries that Start with B)

In this post, we will explore fruits starting with B, and we will discuss each briefly with some interesting facts or videos. You might also be interested in Vegetables that Start with B and Fruits and Vegetables that Start with B.

(You can find more fruits at Fruits from A-Z or more fruit lists by letters of the alphabet at the end of the post.)

Let’s get started!

Fruits That Start With B

Here are two quick videos of some fruits that start with B.  The first one has some interesting facts as well.  Scroll down further to see this blog post with the complete list of all fruits and details about each fruit.

Let’s begin our list of fruits that start with B, beginning with the most common ones.

Banana

The banana is a fruit and probably the most well-known fruit on this list.  In fact, the banana is the most popular fruit in the world. You can find the banana in almost every grocery store in America and even sometimes in gas stations.

Bananas are good to eat every day since they have good nutrients and antioxidants. Bananas are not shown to cause weight gain and actually might help with weight loss due to the fiber they provide.

Blueberry

Blueberries are tiny round blue fruits with tons of health benefits.  They are packed with tons of antioxidants which give them their nice blue color. Furthermore, they have a good amount of Vitamin C.

Blueberries are good for blood pressure, heart health, brain health, skin health, cancer prevention, and more. Blueberries are also high in fiber and can help with constipation.

Eating blueberries every day can help with the digestive system and help with weight management. 150g of blueberries every day has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Blackberry

Blackberries are small dark fruits that contain antioxidants and vitamins. They have impressive health benefits and might even help to fight certain cancers.

Blackberries have a lot of manganese. They also have even more vitamin C than blueberries.

Blackberries are also high in fiber which can help gut health and for keeping bowel movements regular.

Bilberry

Bilberries are the European version of blueberries. They look like small blueberries. When compared to blueberries, bilberries are smaller and also darker in color.

Bilberries are good at improving heart health and reducing inflammation, and also help with brain health, much like blueberries do. Like blueberries, bilberries are also high in vitamin C.

Boysenberry

Boysenberry is considered to be a blackberry and looks like a cross between blackberries and raspberries. That’s because it actually is. It’s a cross between both of these fruits as well as loganberry.

Boysenberries are hard to find in stores since they are very fragile and hard to transport and package.

Bayberry

This Asain fruit is also called the Chinese bayberry, Japanese barberry, red bayberry, or Chinese strawberry.

The bayberry fruit is edible either raw or cooked. It’s highly nutritious.

Bayberries usually have a red or purple color. They are round and about 2 cm wide.

They are called Chinese strawberries, and the flavor of Chinese bayberry is almost identical to strawberries.

Bael Fruit

The Bael fruit is found and used in India and Southeast Asia. In English, Bael is also known as golden apple, wood apple, stone apple, Japanese bitter orange or Bengal quince.

Bael is good for digestive health and is used to help with constipation or diarrhea.

Bael fruit is commonly used to make juices. Sometimes the taste is described as a bitter citrusy flavor

Barbados Cherry

Barbados cherry is the same as acerola, which is seen in Fruits that Start with A.

Barbados Cherry is super high in vitamin C. They have some of the highest concentrations of vitamin c of any fruit or plant. The antioxidants also give Barbados cherry its deep red color.

Barbados cherry is edible. The flavor is a little bit sour or tart with the flavor of apple, or like a Star Fruit.

Balsam Apple

Balsam Apple or Momordica balsamina is native to Africa but is now found as an invasive plant all over the world. It’s even said that Thomas Jefferson planted this vine in the early 1800s.

Balsam Apple is also known by the names African cucumber or balsam pear. It is used in a variety of places for its medicinal properties.

The Balsam apple has a very unique and pointy look. Balsam apples are edible. Although there are claims they are poisonous, many eat them without any adverse effects.

Bearberry

Bearberry can be eaten by humans, but it gets its name from the fact that it is a popular berry for bears to eat. They are small red berries that are eaten either cooked or raw.

When eaten raw, there is actually not much flavor.

Below you can view some of Bearberry’s benefits. It’s been used, along with the leaves, for medicinal purposes.

Barberry

Barberries are similar in appearance to goji berries but actually have much higher antioxidant levels.

Barberry is edible and can be eaten raw or used in jams or added to other foods. They are slightly sweet, with a tart flavor.

There are concerns because it is an invasive plant and will overtake other plants in ecosystems. Also, they tend to attract high levels of ticks which contribute to Lyme disease.

Buffaloberry

Buffaloberry is native to North America in the north and west. They are tiny red fruits that are edible and can sometimes be yellow-colored.

They have a strong tart or bitter flavor and can be eaten raw, or cooked into jams or sauces.

Black Cherry

Black cherry is also referred to as mountain black cherry, wild black cherry, or rum cherry.

They can be eaten raw and are sometimes used in beverages, wine, or jelly. Black cherries are not poisonous, but the rest of the plant they come from is.

Black cherry is high in antioxidant levels and has also been used to help with gout.

Blue Plum

The blue plum is also known as the Blue Damson plum.

They have a sour flavor, and because of this are usually used to make jelly.

Black Mulberry

Mulberries look like blackberries but are longer and more oval-shaped. They may have originated in the Middle East, but are growing in use around the world.

Mulberries are great tasting and can be eaten raw. They have a sweet flavor, and can also be dried or made into a jam, wine, juice, or tea.

Mulberries are safe to eat if you find them in the wild, and can be eaten straight off the tree. They are not poisonous, as long as they are ripe. Unripe mulberries can be poisonous, but the toxicity levels are low. Birds are also known to eat mulberries.

Black Raspberry

Black raspberries are found in Eastern North America. They look almost identical to blackberries, but they are not the same as blackberries. You can distinguish the black raspberry from the blackberry, because the black raspberry will have a hollowed center, instead of being solid.

Unlike blackberries though, black raspberries are very rare and hard to find. If you do find some, however, they are good for you and high in vitamin c, and may have anti-cancer benefits.

Blood Orange

Although the name sounds a little strange, the blood orange or red orange, gets its name from its coloring. The blood orange is a version of an orange with a dark red colored inside. It gets this coloring from the anthocyanins present, which are normally not in citrus fruits.

The blood orange was the result of a crossing between a tangerine and a pomelo. The cost is usually a little more than a regular orange, but some find it worth the extra cost.

It has a taste similar to a regular orange, with a slight difference. The blood orange is sweeter and also carries a bit of tartness, much like a grapefruit, but with less of an acidic taste. Some describe a hint of raspberry taste.

Blood oranges are healthy and are high in antioxidants. The blood orange has slightly less vitamin c than a regular orange but still has a good amount at 120 percent of your daily recommended value.

Black currant

The blackcurrant, also called the black currant or cassis, was originally found growing in Central Europe and North Europe, and Asia. It resembles a dark grape but is smaller in size. In appearance, they are very similar to blueberries, but they are very much different fruits beyond their appearance.

Be aware, that some companies sell something called “currants” which are just dried grapes or raisins and are not real black currants.

Black currants have a taste much like a blueberry, or blackberry but are less sweet and are more sour with an herbal overtone.

Black currants have great health benefits and are high in antioxidants and vitamin c. They may also help against cancer and can have immune-boosting benefits.

Black currants are called the forbidden fruit because they were made illegal to grow in the United States in 1911. This was because they carried a fungus called the white pine blister rust disease, which threatens white pine trees.

The federal ban was removed in 1966, but many states still carry the restriction, and because of the long ban, black currants are not popular or well-known in the U.S.

Babaco

The Babaco is a large yellow Ecuadorian fruit, related to papaya. The babaco actually looks very much like a papaya. It is torpedo-shaped and also forms star shapes when cut into.

Babaco can be eaten cooked or raw. It is seedless and sometimes the raw form is mixed into salads or made into dessert fillings. Another option is to use babaco to make drinks or ice cream.

The babaco has a lot of flavor in it and gets many different descriptions of what it tastes like. One describes babaco as tasting like a pineapple mixed with papaya.

Bilimbi

Bilimbi is a crunchy yellow and green colored fruit. They have a very sour taste.

Bilimbi has been used medicinally to treat sore throats, reduce fever, and fight the flu. It’s also used to treat coughs as a cough syrup.

Bitter Melon

Bitter melon is also known as bitter gourd and is grown in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Bitter melon has some health benefits and is high in some nutrients. It may have ant-cancer benefits, help with weight loss, reduce cholesterol, and improve blood sugar levels.

Black Sapote

The black sapote is a dark brown and soft fruit when ripe. It’s also known as chocolate pudding fruit. Other names are black soapapple and zapote prieto. It’s found in Central America and Mexico.

Black sapote gets its name from actually tasting like chocolate pudding when ripe! It also has a hint of pumpkin flavor and is soft and smooth like custard.

Black sapote is also good for you and is high in vitamin A. However, black sapote is rare and can be hard to find.

Bottle Gourd

Bottle gourd is also known as a calabash. It is a green fruit but is usually eaten as a vegetable.

Breadfruit

Breadfruit is closely related to jackfruit and very similar in appearance. It is also very similar in appearance to the fruit of the Osage orange tree. It can be classified as somewhat of a starchy, carbohydrate fruit. Durian is also closely related to Breadfruit as well.

Breadfruit is a tropical fruit, and it’s found growing in the U.S. in southern Florida and in the Keys or is imported from Jamaica.

Breadfruit gets its name because it tastes very much like bread once cooked. It has a starchy flavor which can be also similar in taste to potatoes.

Breadfruit is considered a superfood and has some good benefits to eating it and it comes packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and lots of fiber and protein. Breadfruit is good for lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and for helping with diabetes. It also has Omega fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, and carotenoids, and is low in fat.

Breadfruit is so similar to jackfruit, that you can sometimes substitute jackfruit for breadfruit in recipes. Also, since the taste is similar to potatoes, you can also substitute potatoes as well. Breadfruit can be used as a substitute for potatoes as well in dishes.

Burmese Grape

The Burmese grape is found growing on a tree throughout Asia, mainly in rainforests and some monsoon areas, such as Vietnam, Burma, Malaysia, and India. It’s also referred to as Leteku or Lataku.

The flavor of the Burmese grape is slightly sweet and tastes much like a regular grape. Burmese grapes are usually eaten raw after picking or can be made into wine.

Bacupari

The Bacupari is sweet fruit with a yellow or orange color. They are found growing in the Amazon in South America.

Brazilian Guava

Brazilian guava, or guava, is popular in Brazil and other tropical climates in the world. It has a sweet flavor and has a taste like pineapple and papaya.

Blood Lime

The blood lime is a rare fruit that gets its name from its unique red color. It was created as a hybrid fruit between the Australian Finger Lime and a mandarin. Blood limes carry the taste and sourness of a lime, but also with a sweetness to them, like citrus fruit or mandarin.

Black Diamond Apple

The black apple, black diamond apple, or Arkansas black apple is a rare fruit that looks like a very dark-colored apple.

The taste of Black Apple is sweet with almond, vanilla, and honey flavors. Black apples can be eaten raw, and are also used to make juice, cider, vinegar, or pies.

Fruits and Vegetables Lists

Fruits Lists A-Z

• List of Fruits from A-Z (in Alphabetical Order)
• Fruits that Start with A
• Fruits That Start with B
• Fruits that Start with C
• Fruits that Start with D
• Fruits that Start With E
• Fruits that Start with F
• Fruits that Start with G
• Fruits that Start with I
• Fruits that Start with M
• Fruits that Start with R
• Fruits that Start with S
• Fruits that Start with W
• Fruits that Start with X
• Fruits that Start with Y
• Fruits that Start with Z
• 100 Fruit Names (Most Popular Fruits in the World)
• Top 50 Fruits Names List
• Top 20 Fruit Names
• Fruits Lists A-Z
• List of Berries A-Z
• Berries Lists A-Z

Fruits and Vegetables Lists A-Z

• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with A
• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with B
• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with C
• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with D
• Fruits and Vegetables That Start With E
• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with F
• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with G
• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with I
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• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with X
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• Fruits and Vegetables that Start with Z
• Fruits and Vegetables Lists A-Z

Video Resources

• 7 Fruits that Start with B
• Fruits that Start with B
• What will happen if you eat two bananas a day?
• 10 Facts About Bananas that make the Fruit More Interesting
• Health Benefits of Blueberries – 17 Amazing BLUEBERRIES BENEFITS
• BLACKBERRIES BENEFITS – 10 Impressive Health Benefits of Blackberries!
• BILBERRY – How European Blueberries are Different than American Blueberries
• 7 health benefits of bilberry
• Boysenberry Health Benefits
• Chinese Bayberry Review (myrica rubra) Weird Fruit Explorer
• 5 Key Benefits of Bael Fruit & Bael Juice Recipe
• Bael Fruit – Trying Interesting Fruit for the First Time
• All About Barbados Cherries!
• Balsam Apple
• Balsam Apple : Little Red Fruit Full of Red Pulp

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