Top 10 Most Expensive Fruits in the World, Mostly from Japan

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Fruits are essential intakes for the body to function due to its high nutrients and antioxidants. People are not only spending money to stock carbohydrate and protein rich meals, but also fruits. Some of them are willing to splurge on the most expensive fruit in the world for a number of reasons such as for the top notch flavor.

This article unveils the top 10 most expensive fruits in the world according to int.japanesetaste.com and delish.com :

1. Yubari King Melon

Yubari King Melon is the most expensive fruit in the world supporting a range of price from $220 each. The luxury fruit is grown in the town of Yubari in Japan’s Hokkaido province. Yubari King Melon reportedly auctioned at the price of $30,000 in 2008. The hefty price is due to its perfect sweetness and juicy texture as well as the fruit’s limited production.

2. Densuke Watermelon

Densuke Watermelon is the world’s second most expensive fruit in the world selling at the price $250 and more for each. The juicy fruit is known to be seedless and boasts an incredible sweet taste. The striking black watermelon is exclusive to Japan’s Hokkaido province.

3. Miyazaki Mango

Miyazaki Mango, also known as the Taiyo No Tamago Mango, are priced between $50 and $3,600 each. These mangoes have a range of standards for sugar content, appearance, and weight before being distributed to the market. These standards are reflected in the qualities of the mango that support perfect shape, exceptional sweetness and bright red skin.

4. Ruby Roman Grape

Ruby Roman Grapes are famous for their large size, remarkable sweetness and perfect shape cultivated in Japan. Only 24,000 bunches are produced each year, selling at the price between $90 and $450 each. The extraordinary cost is due to its rarity and strict cultivation standards.

5. Heligan Pineapple

Known to be cultivated in the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, England, The Heligan pineapple is sold roughly up to $1,500 each. This luxury fruit is cultivated with Victorian-era procedures involving special pits heated in the rotting manure process. The rarity and rigorous techniques contribute to its hefty price.

6. Dekopon Citrus

Unlike the rest of the citrus family, Dekopon is well known due to its bumpy and unusual appearance. The luxury fruit supports a protruding neck that is widely referred to as top knot in some markets. A six-pack of these exceptionally sweet flavored citrus cost around $80 and more.

7. Square Watermelon

The non-conventional shape of square watermelon was prompted for a number of reasons including its convenience to be fit into small Japanese refrigerators. The aesthetic appearance is the major reason for square watermelons to be given as gifts in japan. Each of these luscious juicy fruits cost around $100.

8. Buddha Shaped Pears

Buddha Shaped Pears were the best selling fruits in Vietnam a few years back as reported by South China Morning Post in Jan 2016. The pears are created using a custom mold by a Chinese farmer. Each of the fruits is sold at the price starting at $8.

9. Seka-Ichi Apples

Seka-ichi apple is a premium apple in Japan known for its large size and mild flavor. The price of these exceptional apples start at $20.

10. White Jewel Strawberries

White Jewel Strawberries is one of the most expensive strawberries cultivated in Japan with a price ranging from $10 each.

So those are the top 10 most expensive fruits in the world, which are occupied mostly by luxurious fruits cultivated in Japan, signifying the nation’s meticulous farm.

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