Top 10 Luxury Fruits
Craving something truly extraordinary? The luxury fruit trend, popular in Asian markets, has now taken root in the United States, and Melissa’s is recognized as a go-to destination for gourmands seeking the finest fruits available. We've curated a list of our ten most decadent, luxurious fruits. From the exotic and rare to the sublimely fresh and indulgent, this selection embodies the pinnacle of fruit perfection.
What is a "luxury fruit"?
Typical characteristics include:
What is a "luxury fruit"?
Typical characteristics include:
- Rarity – Difficult to obtain or grow.
- Taste – Exceptional flavor profile.
- Appearance – Impeccable & flawless.
- Price – Higher price due to specialized growing techniques, sourcing, supply & prestige.
Seasonality: Year-round, pending availability
Origin: Costa Rica
A rare gem, 15 years in the making, the Rubyglow® boasts a unique lineage born from meticulous cultivation and traditional crossbreeding. This meld of a classic pineapple and the rare Morada variety results in a striking jewel-toned exterior and rich, citrine-yellow flesh that delivers a luxurious, smooth flavor with minimal acidity. For the gourmand, it's an unforgettable gift.
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Seasonality: Year-round, by pre-order only
Origin: Japan
Referred to as the “Japanese King of Fruits,” Crown Melons are the highest quality muskmelons harvested in Hamamatsu, Japan. Melons from this area are cultivated slightly differently from other melons, in a method known as the “one tree, one fruit” method passed down through generations for the past 100 years. By leaving only one fruit on each sapling, nutrition and flavor are concentrated into a taste sensation of no match.
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Seasonality: Year-round
Origin: Costa Rica
Experience a taste of a remote paradise where compasses spin wildly, life is over the top, and pineapples are pink! Pinkglow® contains lycopene, a natural pigment that gives some produce (like tomatoes) its red color, which makes this pineapple pink! Lycopene has been associated with numerous health benefits, such as antioxidant properties, including vitamin C. From birthdays and baby showers to Easter, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and bachelorette parties, Pinkglow® adds a festive touch to any celebration.
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Origin: Japan
These are no ordinary strawberries. Melissa’s Jewelbox™ Strawberries are exquisite jewels of the fruit world, meticulously grown in Japan and nurtured to perfection, just like precious gems. We offer three varieties: pearl white, pink, and red. Whether enjoyed on their own or crowned upon a decadent dessert, our Japanese Jewelbox™ strawberries are a foodies’ dream fruit, best savored and shared as a special treat.
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Seasonality: October - February
Origin: South Korea
In Asia, K Grapes are revered as a premium fruit, often gifted on special occasions. They are grown with meticulous care in South Korea and are well-known for their large size, flawless appearance and incredible flavor, offering intense sweetness and a hint of floral notes. Additionally, you can enjoy the pure pleasure of these grapes without the annoyance of seeds! It’s an indulgent snacking experience best shared with others.
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Seasonality: Year-round
Origin: Vietnam
Air-freighted from Vietnam's Mekong Delta region, the Pink Elephant Mango is a tropical showstopper weighing up to 2 pounds! Its smooth, buttery orange flesh surrounds a remarkably thin seed, leaving you with more delicious mango to enjoy. It’s best enjoyed fresh on fruit platters, where you can admire its pink skin. In Vietnam, mango is sometimes served with salt, sugar and chile powder, sweet fish sauce (nước chấm), or over sticky rice for dessert.
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Seasonality: Year-round
Origin: Ghana
Feast your eyes on this rare, dazzling pineapple with an emerald green shell. The Elefante is a sugar loaf variety known for its edible core and soft, white flesh ripe with honey-sweetness and almost no acidity. Did you know that pineapples don’t ripen after picked? The Elefante arrives ripe and ready to eat. Note that the color of the outer shell does not change like common pineapple varieties.
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Seasonality: January - March
Origin: Australia
Considered the world’s best cherries, Tazzys are grown and harvested on the Australian island of Tasmania. Due to the island's pristine environment and oceanic climate, the fruit spends more time growing on the trees, allowing it to develop gorgeous sizing and a full, sweet flavor, unlike any other cherry you've tasted from seasons past. Cherries are picked and flown to the US within 48 hours of harvest.
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Seasonality: March-May
Origin: USA-CA
Close your eyes and imagine the smell of a perfect strawberry. It’s light, fresh and…what else? Suppose you’re having a hard time conjuring the deeply floral, jammy, caramel-tinged aroma of fresh strawberries. In that case, it’s probably because you, like most consumers, rarely get to experience the wonder of a field-fresh strawberry. There’s no better farm to source the perfect, organically grown strawberry than from Harry’s Berries, a beloved multi-generational family-owned farm located in Oxnard, California.
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Seasonality: Year-round
Origin: USA-CA, Chile
Indulge in a fruit so exquisite it has earned the moniker “ice cream fruit.” Hailing from the Andean highlands of South America, this botanical treasure boasts a creamy, custard-like texture that melts in your mouth like a decadent dessert. Beneath its scaled skin lies a sweet and complex flavor profile reminiscent of a harmonious blend of pineapple, banana, and strawberry.
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