Why are white strawberries so expensive?

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asked Apr 15 in Other-Food Drink by BenisHienuy (1,700 points)
Why are white strawberries so expensive?

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answered Apr 16 by layla (60,790 points)
White strawberries are so expensive and more expensive than red strawberries because white strawberries are traditionally grown in Japan and only just recently started appearing in the U.S. so they are considered a luxury.

White strawberries are also not as mass grown and produced as red strawberries so they are not as abundant either which increases the cost of the white strawberries.

A white strawberry costs as much as $10.00 each but they can be cheaper or more expensive depending on how many are in supply and who you buy them from.

White strawberries are expensive because they are rare and not as abundant as red strawberries.

The white strawberries cost around $10.00 each although the price can vary.

Florida pearl strawberries are strawberries that have a pure white internal color and a white external base color with red seeds and a pink blush when ripe.

The Florida pearl strawberries have a distinctive low-acid flavor and often have aromatic notes that are similar to pineapple or apricot.

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White-fruited strawberries have existed for centuries as white-fruited forms of Fragaria chiloensis cultivated by native individuals in South America.

The texture of Florida Pearl Strawberries are a little bit softer than red strawberries, and the flavor is characterized by low acidity and a subtle pineapple aroma.

Just like regular strawberries, Florida Pearl Strawberries can be eaten raw.

The breeding process of Florida Pearl Strawberries began in 2012 when strawberry seeds from Japan were sown at the University of Florida.

The plants' pollen was crossed with a Florida variety, and the fruit's seedlings ranged from white to pink to red.

The combination of the fertile soil, warm days, and cooler evenings found in the sunshine state, along with the mix of warm and cool weather breeds the perfect strawberry for snacking, for desserts, sauces, smoothies, and so much more.

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