WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FRUITS
Very often we hear a lot of debates about pricey dresses, cars, jewellery or precious stones due to their very high price. But how expensive do you believe fruits can be? In which part of the world do we have them? Why is it so expensive?
Without any surprise, the majority of them are from Japan! Some of the reasons of WHY listed below:
Some of these fruits only grow in Japan and nowhere else. Whereas others exist in different parts of the world but the best copy is the one in Japan!
The respect for workers in agricultural sectors is very high in Japan because during election time, their votes carry more weight than anyone else. In other words, this is purely politics!
The rarity of the fruits, for sure you won’t see them at your local grocery store or even at the organic/bio place in town.
If you really want a taste of these fruits, then you must absolutely visit the places where these fruits are cultivated!
From pears to melons, let us have a look at the top 10 fruits where some prices reaches more than a month’s salary for many of us.
Number 10
Buddha shaped pear – approx. 9 USD each
These pears resemble the face of Buddha and are cultivated in China. Coming from Heibei province, Hao a Chinese farmer invented the mold and started this production which got fame overnight. In China, it is believed that this fruit can get you immortality if you eat it. It is a myth about the Lord Buddha. To enjoy the immortal sweetness of this pear, it is sold approx. 9 USD each!
Number 9
Sekai Ichi apples – approx. 21 USD each
The first one on the list from Japan. Sekai Ichi means ‘World’s Number One’ and it is already 43 years since it was first produced. This apple is said to be the tastiest of all apples in the world and tends to melt in the mouth. Their size can reach up to two pounds each and is best eaten raw! Monster apple I would say!
Number 8
Dekopon citrus – approx. 80 USD half a dozen
Mostly grown in Japan, these are a cross breed of oranges and mandarins. They are the sweetest citrus in the world and are seedless too. Dekopon citrus are larger in size than oranges. It has a hard coating and the top part is swollen which is considered as a sign being sweet and fresh. Taste these for 80 USD half a dozen.
Number 7
Sembikiya Queen Strawberries – approx. 85 USD per pack of 12
Probably the fanciest name in the list! These are the most gorgeous-looking and sweet-tasting strawberries in the world. They are grown in Japan and are packed like jewellery for sale in shops. You have to spend 85 USD to have a taste of these beauties.
Number 6
Square Watermelon – approx. 200 USD each
Originating again from Japan, these oddly shaped watermelons get this shape as it is grown in a square mold. Since 2014, the square watermelons are being exported across the world. In Japan, usually it is mostly used as decoration rather than for eating. It will cost you approx. 200 USD for each one depending on the weight.
Number 5
Pineapples from the Lost garden of Heligan – approx. 1600 USD each
Finally one fruit in the top ten outside Asia! Yes the world’s most expensive pineapple are grown in Heligan in England. Victorian techniques are used to grow these pineapples; they are grown and groomed for 2 years under shade using horse urine, manure and straw for the heat. The style of cultivating this pineapple sets it apart for sure. It is normally not put on the sale market, but if they had to put a price tag, it would be 1600 USD as per their website.
Number 4
Taiyo no Tamago Mangoes – approx. 3000 USD per pair
“Taiyo no Tamago” in English is “egg of the sun”. Rest assured they only are of the shape of egg and do not actually taste like eggs which would be quite weird and disturbing I assume. As you perfectly guessed, these mangoes are from Japan, Only a few pieces of these mangoes are cultivated each year and they are sold on prior request. A pair of these goes for a whopping 3000 USD!
Number 3
Ruby Roman Grapes – approx. 910 USD one piece
These rare varieties of grapes are found in Japan only! The grapes are larger than regular one, they look almost like ping pong balls. But it is mainly the rarity of the variety that makes it so expensive. If you want to taste a sample grape piece, you need to spend $910. That’s surely something crazy!
Number 2
Densuke Watermelon – approx. 6000 USD one piece
This 11kgs watermelon is exclusively grown in … Japan in the island of Hokkaido! It has the characteristic of being black and has no stripes on it. Only 10 000 of these are produced each year and only the higher class of the society can have a taste of it. Obviously the reason for the price tag is the rarity of the product. Get ready to spend at least 6000 USD for one piece.
And the Number 1 on the list is :
Yubari Melon – approx. 18000 USD per pair
This is the most expensive melon and fruit in the world. The Yubari is also grown in the island of Hokkaido! Reared in greenhouses, these melons are also given hats to protect them from sunlight. It is reported that these melons taste spicy and sweet at the same time. And due to its rarity, they are only bought by the elite and often given as gifts in Japan because of their fruits giving culture. A pair of Yubari melons goes for and incredible 18000 USD.
Conclusion
As you noticed, Japan leads the world in the production of luxury fruits as they value fruits very much. If you are lucky to travel there, a taste of these exotic and rare fruits would be an amazing experience. Well it will be very expensive but well worth it if the fruit is rare in nature.
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Fruity kisses
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