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This fruit from Japan can cost more than gold- Know about most expensive fruit in the world
The most expensive fruit in the world is a type of melon and costs more than gold! This type of fruit is grown and sold in Japan.
Updated : Nov 04, 2021, 04:16 PM IST | Edited by : Vaishnawi Sinha
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New varieties of fruits and vegetables are emerging every day with innovations in farming methods and cross-breeding. Exotic fruits from all across the world often catch one’s attention and spark their curiosity, but this fruit and its price will leave you shocked.
We know that fruits and vegetables of certain varieties are a luxury to many, but the most expensive fruit in the world is sold for a whopping amount of money, and you won’t believe how much! This precious fruit costs more than gold jewelry.
The name of the most expensive fruit in the world is Yubari Melon, and for the cost of this fruit, one can buy gold or even a piece of land. This fruit is sold in Japan and cannot be accessed easily. You will be shocked to know that the cost of the Yubari Melon ranges in lakhs.
As per reports, one kilogram of Yubari Melon can cost up to Rs 20 lakhs. This fruit is sold in Japan and is only exclusive among the top tier of society. The Yubari Melon is sold in small quantities as it is not easily acquirable for vendors and restaurants.
Even though the fruit is sold for a whopping Rs 20 lakhs per kg, it remains in great demand across the country among the rich. It is grown exclusively in the Yubari region of Japan and is grown in sunlight inside a greenhouse. The reason why these melons are so expensive is that they are protected by geographical indication, just like Kobe beef.
