Most Expensive Fruits In The World: When it comes to expensive food, the list that takes shape in the mind is quite a long one. From restaurants to exquisite cuisines, the category has an end number of contenders. However, for some reason, one hardly thinks of ‘fruits’, belonging in the same category, correct? Well, we have a new fact for you all- fruits too can be a bit too expensive and for today, we thought to take a look at the same! We found out about some fruits that are reportedly considered one of the most expensive ones in the world. The list was compiled by ‘adda247’.
List of top 10 most Expensive fruits in the world:
Yubari King Melon
On the top of the list, we have a fruit straight from Japan. The Yubari King Melon is not only a fruit that fits the ‘aesthetic fruit’ list quite well ( at least as far as its appearance is concerned), but is also a ‘festival’ for the taste buds. The fruit is from Japan’s Hokkaido Island. The fruit reportedly reached $30,000 (more than Rs 24 lakh) per pair in 2008, resulting in it being the most expensive fruit in the world to date.
Ruby Roman Grapes
Coming to the next- the world’s second most expensive fruit in the world is reportedly the Ruby Roman Grapes. The exquisite grapes also hail from Japan. They are from Ishikawa Prefecture, where they are reportedly selected based on their ‘weight and sugar content’. These grapes were sold for $8,400 (more than Rs 6 lakh) in 2015, making them a worthy inclusion on the list.
Densuke Watermelon
It seems like Japan has a thing for expensive fruits because the third most expensive fruit is also from this Island Nation. Believe it or not, they can be as heavy as 11 kg and are found in Hokkaido Island. They were sold for $6,100 (more than Rs 5 lakh) in 2008, making them a part of the ‘luxury food club'. They are especially loved for their sweetness.
Taiyo no Tamago Mangoes
For the next on the list, can you guess where the fruit is from? Well, if you haven’t guessed it already, were you even paying attention to what you just read above? Japan! Yes, reportedly the fourth most expensive fruit is also from Japan. It is grown in Miyazaki prefecture and is also popular by the name Egg of the Sun- a unique name for sure. As per reports, a pair of these expensive mangoes were sold for $3,744 (more than Rs 3 lakh), in 2017.
Heligan Pineapple
Finally, a different country- the fifth most expensive fruit that was ever sold and is a worthy contender in the ‘luxury food club’, is the Heligan Pineapple. These pineapples are from Cornwall in England, and reached the amount of $1,500 (more than a lakh), making them one of the most expensive fruits in the world. They, in fact, have a whole website dedicated to them, by the name ‘The Lost Gardens of Heligan’.
Opening up about the rarity of the fruit and its farming conditions, the website read, “Our pineapples are grown in specially designed pits heated by a winter supply of fresh decomposing manure and an emergency backup heater, the heat of these warms the air that enters the pits through vents in the wall.”
Square Watermelon
Making a comeback on the list, we have Japan, yet again responsible for coming up with another luxury fruit. The square watermelon is reportedly the sixth most expensive fruit in the world, which is only found in Japan. But worry not, if it is something that you would like to taste, then its export is still possible! As per reports, the fruit can be as expensive as $800 (more than Rs 60,000), making it a luxury fruit. Their shape is exactly how their name sounds- square.
Sembikiya Queen Strawberries
At this point in time, we should probably stop mentioning the country, as it seems like Japan has them all. Reportedly, the seventh most expensive fruit on the list is also from Japan and is one of the most adorable and esthetic-looking fruits- the Sembikiya Queen Strawberries. Also known as the Nyohou Strawberries, they are sold in Japan and were named after the shop from 1834, which still exists to date in Tokyo; Sembikiya. Their price can reach as high as $85 (around Rs 7,000) per pack.
Dekopon Citrus
Next on the list can now be found in other nations as well, but it originated in Japan- no surprise here. The Dekopon Citrus is reportedly a type of mandarin orange’, which was a result of ‘crossbreeding’. Their size and taste have a lot to do with how rare and expensive they became with time. Their price can reportedly reach as high as $80 (more than Rs 6,000) for a pack of 6.
Sekai Ichi Apples
The next on the list are basically apples, which were first grown in Japan; the Sekai Ichi apples. What makes these apples expensive has mostly to do with their availability, as reportedly, only a limited number of apples are grown in a single tree. They can cost as much as $21 (almost Rs 2,000) per apple.
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Buddha Shaped Pears
As the name itself suggests, the next on the list is the Buddha Shaped Pears. Hence, their shape alone makes them one of the most expensive fruits in the world. They were reportedly first grown by a Chinese farmer and are now sold for $9 (more than Rs 700) all over the world.
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