BBC1 年
It’s officially the season of the ‘king of fruits’ – here’s how to use it
Known as ‘the king of fruits’ due to their juicy ... Then, we’d suck the juice straight from the fruit, taking our tops off first as we knew just how sticky they could be.
THE WEEK6 年
How pineapples became a status symbol
It produced enough of an impression for Peter Martyr, tutor to the Spanish princes, to record the first tasting: "The most invincible King Ferdinand relates that he has eaten another fruit brought ...
BBC4 年
The rise, fall, and rise of the status pineapple
Symbols have always been used to signal one's status. Military insignia, family signet rings and heirloom watches; impressive properties filled with original art, expensive cars and designer ...
Business Insider3 年
Why Nonthaburi durians are some of the most expensive on the market
But in Asia and the Pacific Islands, durian is known as the "King of Fruit." In 2019, one Nonthaburi durian sold at auction for $48,000. So, what draws people to this pungent, spiky fruit?