$14 a pound, or around $5 each The Mushroom Shop, which opened in its new location Saturday, is not just for fungus. It’s also where to get these seasonal lesser-known fruits grown in Central Massachusetts that are related to custard apples, look like a cross between a pear and a potato and have a tropical taste, like a cross between a mango and banana. (It has various names, including the “Indiana banana.”) “The flavor is just so unique in comparison to everything else that grows in Massachusetts. It really can kind of blows people’s minds,” said Tyler Akabane, founder of the shop. Some tips: Squeeze gently to check ripeness, looking for a bit of give, like with an avocado. Akabane halves a fruit and scoops, spitting out the seeds as he goes, as the skin and seeds carry toxins. Eat pawpaw raw: Cooking brings a heightened risk of getting sick. The fruits last longer than people would think, even as they darken and look bad. It’s how some people prefer them: “Really juicy and very, very, very sweet.”

The Mushroom Shop, 484 Cambridge St., East Cambridge