Why Pitaya ( Mexican Dragon Fruit) Is So Expensive, So Expensive Food, Business Insider

Covered in spines and hiding a rich, colorful pulp, the pitaya, a type of dragon fruit, can make or break the economy of entire towns in Mexico during the growing season, when a batch of 4, 000 pitayas can sell for over 7, 400. Getting your hands on some in the US can cost up to 22 for a bucket of five fruits. Pitayas are hard work. They are extremely delicate and go bad quickly. Workers must pick, despine, and transport the pitayas all in a single day to ensure they reach customers without spoiling. So what makes this fruit worth the painstaking task And why is it so expensive For more, visit: MORE SO EXPENSIVE FOOD VIDEOS: Why 3 Of Japans Priciest Fruits Are So Expensive, So Expensive Food, Business Insider Why Royal Quinoa Is So Expensive, So Expensive Food, Business Insider Why Copper River King Salmon Is So Expensive, So Expensive Food, Business Insider ht