Usually, rating agencies publish lists of the richest people in the world or the most luxurious houses ever built. However, sometimes, they unveil funny ratings to entertain the audience. Here is the list of the top 10 most expensive fruits in the world.
In China, people are ready to pay $9 for a Buddha-shaped pear. The pears are grown in molds that shape them like Buddhas while they are ripening. As a result, farmers produce Buddha-like pears with folded arms, a meditation posture, and a smile. The Sekai Ichi apples, which name means “number one in the world”, cost $12. Cultivated in Japan, these apples are famous for their huge size. They are also washed in honey before being sold. The Dekopon Citrus, a hybrid of mandarin and orange, is considered the best orange in the world. Notably, these oranges come in a pack of six for $80. The Sembikiya Queen Strawberry is appreciated by foodies around the world for the impeccable shape of each berry and sweetness. They come in packs of twelve with a price of $85. These fruits are on the 10th, 9th, 8th, and 7th place on the list respectively.
The sixth place is taken by a square watermelon worth $800. They are grown in Japan and sold all over the world. These watermelons are placed inside boxes while growing in order to get the required shape. Pineapples from the Lost Gardens of Heligan are on the fifth place. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are located in Cornwall, UK. Interestingly enough, this is the last place in all Europe where pineapples grow. They are valued at $1,500 each. The fourth place in the rating is given to the Taiyo no Tamago Mangoes. Their taste is so unique and bright so that it is no wonder that the first harvest is sold at an auction for $3,000 per each.
The Ruby Roman Grape cultivated in Japan occupies the third position in this rating. Each grape is the size of a ping-pong ball. The cost of the world's most expensive grape reaches $8,400. The Densuke Watermelon is on the second place among the most costly fruits. Originated in Japan, it is well known for its sweet taste and black rind. Only 10,000 of these watermelons are grown per year, each costs $6,100. The Yubari King Melon closes the list of the most expensive fruits around the globe. The Yubari King Melon is a hybrid of two other melons grown on Hokkaido Island, Japan. It costs $30,000.