You might not think of fruit when it comes to dreaming up fancy food (caviar, anyone?), but it turns out there are some seriously extravagant fruits out there, from arty bananas to posh pears.
# Buddha-shaped pearsThey’re grown in special molds to give them their unique shape, and will set you back $8 each.
# Sekai Ichi ApplesThese are Sekai Ichi Apples, which translates as “World’s number one”. They’re a whopping 15 inches around and weigh up to 2lbs. They’re considered the most expensive (and biggest!) apples in the world and a single apple costs $21.
# Tamago mangoesTaiyo no Tamago mangoes, which translates to “eggs in the sun”, are egg-shaped mangoes grown in Japan. The highest price ever paid for a pair of these unusual mangoes is an unbelievable $3,000!
# Semikiya Queen strawberriesThese Semikiya Queen strawberries are completely red and said to be “the most beautiful” strawberries in existence, with perfect green leaves and white seeds. Oh, and it’s $85 for 12 of these tasty berries.
# Crazy Square WatermelonsThese crazy square watermelons are grown in special square boxes in Japan and can weigh up to 13lbs. They taste like regular watermelons, but the people who buy them typically use them as decorations. At $800 for one watermelon, they’re not exactly a cheap snack.