The bright red Chinese apples that are all the rage in Vietnamese markets, are they as delicious as rumored?

Published 2024년 10월 14일

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A type of apple with a long stem, resembling a cherry, has recently appeared in the Vietnamese market, drawing consumer attention due to its unique appearance and high price. The fruit is marketed under various origins, including Australia, Korea, and China, leading to price fluctuations. Ranging from 50,000 VND/kg to 150,000 VND/kg, the price difference is attributed to the quality, packaging, and origin claims. While some consumers enjoy the sweet-sour flavor and the fruit's quality, others have expressed disappointment with the taste and texture, especially when purchased in plastic packaging. Additionally, the fruit's origin and the quality of the batches imported to Vietnam play a significant role in the price and consumer experience.

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Original content

The same type of apple, with a long stem like cherry, is sold for 50,000 VND/kg in some places, but the price is 3 times higher in other places. Many places even label it as Australian or Korean to sell at a higher price. About a month ago, a rather strange type of apple appeared on the market, the fruit is as small as a chicken egg, the stem is as long as a cherry, it smells like an apple, has a beautiful bright red color, attracting the attention of many consumers. Many people are willing to spend 3-4 times more than stone apples to buy and enjoy. However, the same type of apple, the same shape, the same name as cherry apple, is sold at different prices. At online markets, cherry apples are sold for 50-70,000 VND/kg, but at some fruit stores, this type of apple is sold for up to 120-150,000 VND/kg. Moreover, some sellers said that cherry apples originated from China, but some people advertised them as Korean, Australian or American cherry apples. It is known that in previous ...

Source: 24h newspaper