Tomato for the Rich: Amela Variety Costs €69.50 per Kilogram!
Welcome to the world of luxury where a tomato is not just a vegetable but a status symbol! At the famous Viktualienmarkt in Munich, the Amela tomato, a Japanese variety meaning “sweet”, is sold at an astonishing price of €69.50 per kilogram. Yes, you read that right – nearly 70 euros for a kilogram of tomatoes!
Exclusivity on Your Plate
This tomato is no ordinary fruit. It is grown using a state-protected method, the details of which remain a closely guarded secret. One fruit weighs about 65 grams and costs €4.52. For comparison, a kilogram of regular German tomatoes in supermarkets costs around €2. In Europe, there is only one producer of this variety, located in Spain, collaborating directly with Japanese experts to maintain the highest standards.
Luxury That Doesn’t Please Everyone’s Palate
Buyers at Viktualienmarkt are mostly local elites and the so-called “shikery” who don’t ask about the price. The tomato is eaten in thin slices, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a bit of olive oil, like carpaccio. However, a journalist from the German newspaper Bild who tasted the Amela was disappointed – describing the taste as too sour and seemingly unripe, despite paying €4.52 for one fruit.
Tomato or Work of Art?
As the world turns to healthier eating, luxury is measured not just by the amount of caviar but by the quality of a single tomato. The most expensive strawberry in the world, known as Bijinhime or Shizuoka Crown Melon, also comes from Japan and costs about €18 per piece.
Is It Worth It?
Is this tomato just an expensive exotic novelty or a true gastronomic delicacy? Is the price justified, or is it just another example of how the rich spend money on things ordinary people can’t even imagine? If you ever thought tomatoes were boring, think again – maybe it’s just a matter of price and place of purchase.
Conclusion
In a world where a kilogram of tomatoes can cost nearly €70, it’s clear that luxury has new dimensions. Will we soon view vegetables as works of art, or will common sense prevail? Either way, next time you buy tomatoes, remember the Amela and ask yourself – how much is one fruit really worth?
So, would you pay €70 for a kilogram of tomatoes? Or is it just throwing money away? Drop a comment, maybe you’ll surprise us!
