最贵的水果（The Most Expensive Fruits in the World）

The Most Expensive Fruits in the World

Fruits are a great source of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and other essential elements for the human body. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and flavors and have a lot of benefits to offers. But few of them are pretty expensive. There are some fruits that have become so popular and sought after that they fetch a hefty amount of money. Let's have a look at the 10 most expensive fruits in the world.

1. Sekai Ichi Apples

Native to Japan, Sekai Ichi apples account for being one of the most luxurious and expensive fruits in the world. They are uniquely sweet and crisp in texture. Part of their exclusivity comes because they are hand-picked and it takes over 30 workers to harvest just one orchard of Sekai Ichi apples. Compared to normal apples, Sekai Ichi apples sell for 30 times more.

2. Sweetsop

Native to South and Central America, Sweetsop fruits are small, round, green fruits with a white, spongy flesh that tastes like a combination of fruit and bubblegum. They are usually picked when mature but unripe. When fully ripe, the flesh is sweet and soft and the oval-shaped fruit can be consumed raw. Due to the high demand from countries such as India, Taiwan, and China, Sweetsop tops the list of the most expensive fruit, nationally.

3. Yubari King Melons

Originated from Hokkaido in Japan, Yubari King melons, as the name suggests, are extremely expensive, unrivaled melons. The two fruits, due to their sweetness and perfect spherical shape, are auctioned off in Japan with prices that can range up to $27,000 per pair. The Yubari King melons fetch such high amounts of money because they are produced in limited quantities. The taste of these fruits is unmatched and includes tropical, pine-like notes and an intense sweetness.

4. Ozaki Beef Apples

These apples are also known as Ozaki beef apples as they are named after a famous farmer in Japan, Jiroemon Kimura, who became the oldest man in the world ever recorded in 2012. Ozaki beef apples have gained popularity as one of the most expensive fruits in the world. This Japanese variety of apples is thought to have a different taste than regular apples due to the rice-based compost the farmer utilized to mix in with the soil of the orchards. Their taste is unique and absolutely delicious, making them pretty pricey.

5. Longan

Longan is a tropical fruit that is native to South-east and East Asia. The rind of the Longan is thin, dark brown and is inedible. Longan fruits are often harvested when unripe and used mainly for cooking. However, fully ripe Longans have a dark, glossy brown for outer and a creamy white flesh with a juicy sweet taste. If you happen to come around premium quality Longan fruits, be prepared to shell out a hefty amount for it.

6.Mangosteen

This tropical fruit is grown all around Southeast Asia, Philippines, and India. It has a beautiful, dark purple rind that covers a dense, white flesh packed with sweet, citrusy notes. The taste and smell are so pleasant that it has been associated with immortality by some countries. The price per pound of these fruits is higher than most other fruits because of the difficulty to export and store them. Mangosteens are often imported from south-east Asia.

7. Pitaya

Pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is a unique fruit that is grown in Latin America and South-East Asia. It has a long-heart shape and a bright pink skin with green scales. Pitayas also have a creamy white flesh with small black edible seeds. Pitaya has a mild sweet taste with a hint of strawberry. These are an extremely popular fruit and are often expensive.

8.African Horned Melon

African horned melons are a tropical fruit native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa. They have an unusual exterior with bright yellow-orange scales and pointy horn-like protrusions. Inside, the fruit has jelly-like segments with a juicy taste that can range from sweet to tart. This tropical fruit has a high demand because of its unique appearance and flavor. They are often imported to countries like the United States, which perfectly explains why they are so expensive.

9. Rambutan

Rambutans are a popular exotic fruit grown in Southeast Asia. It has a spiky, red outer skin and a fleshy white fruit inside. The taste of Rambutan is sweet and juicy and it’s often described as a combination of grapes and lychee. This unusual fruit is often imported to countries with less tropical climates. This causes the price to go up, making Rambutans one of the most expensive fruits in the world.

10. Jabuticaba

Jabuticaba is a native fruit to Brazil that bears an unusual appearance. It has bright purple, grape-like clusters of flesh on the trunk and branches of a Jabuticaba tree. The flesh is thick, juicy and sweet. This exotic fruit is often served fresh or used as a flavoring to juices, wines, jams and jellies. Unfortunately, due to its short shelf-life, the Jabuticaba fruit often comes at a huge cost.

So, these are the 10 most expensive fruits in the world. Enjoy their unique taste and if ever you get a chance to buy them, go for it, but don't forget to check the price tag first!