While melons in the market or supermarket should not break the bank, there's one variety that may leave you astounded by its price. This unique melon is exclusively grown in Japan and goes by the name "Yubari King." It's believed to be the world's priciest fruit, cultivated solely in Yubari city on Japan's Hokkaido island.
Yubari King owes its exceptional sweetness and flavor to the stark temperature fluctuations between day and night in Yubari city. It's said that the greater the difference in temperature, the sweeter and tastier the melon becomes. What sets Yubari King apart is that it's not merely sold; it's auctioned. In 2022, one Yubari King fetched a staggering Rs 2 mln (€22,000) in an auction, and the previous year, it was sold for Rs 1.8 mln (€20,000).
Source: dnaindia.com
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