Passion fruit and other exotic produce surge in Polish supermarkets

Fresh passion fruit (marakuja) is now sold in the Biedronka discount chain for about 1.99 zł per piece. The fruit, native to South America, is described as tasting like a mix of gooseberry, mango and kiwi with a sweet‑sour balance, and is promoted for use in yogurts, smoothies and sauces.

Flateryny, a flat‑shaped nectarine variety originally developed in Spain and now also grown in Italy and France, have entered Polish stores. They feature a smooth skin, a tiny easy‑to‑remove pit and a very sweet, honey‑like flesh.

The lemon cucumber, a rarely seen yellow‑skinned vegetable that resembles a small zucchini, is highlighted for its crisp, mildly sweet flavor and low bitterness. It grows well in gardens and containers and is praised for its high water and potassium content.

A simple home remedy for fruit‑fly infestations uses apple‑cider vinegar and a few drops of dish‑washing liquid in a shallow dish, attracting flies that cannot escape. Results can appear within a few hours.

Several quick cheese‑soup recipes are presented, ranging from melt‑cheese blends to cheddar and blue‑cheese variations, each ready in about 15 minutes.

Mushroom forager Agnieszka Trepka shared video footage of abundant boletes (borowiki) found after recent warm, rainy weather, emphasizing proper identification and sustainable picking.