14. Strawberry White Strawberries
What it is: white-skinned strawberries
Created in the 2010s
* Average Cost: $10 per strawberry
In Japan, white strawberries are considered a premium commodity, with a price tag of $10 per strawberry. The 2010s saw the invention of these berries, which give off an optical illusion when viewed. Crossbreeding several varieties of strawberries results in white strawberries.
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Years are needed for the process to be successful, and even then, these berries are still quite rare, which accounts for their exorbitant cost. The strawberry may have no color, but its flavor certainly does. These albino berries have a flavor that taste testers describe as “sweet” and somewhat “reminiscent of pineapple.” While not every variety is available for purchase, those that are can be quite profitable for farmers who are fortunate enough to discover the secret recipe.
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