DAILY MAIL
Melons are a summer must-have for many, with a refreshing touch of sweetness to pick you up in the midday sun.
But farmers have now added the zing you never knew you needed, having launched an entirely new ‘Lemon Melon’ in Japanese markets.
The aptly named franken-fruit is the product of merging a melon and lemon together – creating a unique taste of ‘deep sweetness’ with a touch of sour.
It has the familiar shape and appearance of a watermelon but completely excludes its typical green stripes and also has an unusually white interior.
Despite also being far less weighty than a typical 20-25Ibs watermelon at just 3.3-4.4Ibs, HBCNews claims Lemon Melons are being sold at the eye-watering price of ¥3,218 – or £17.79/$23.30.
Lemon Melons will only be available for a short time too, with just 3,800 to be sold in Sapporo, Hokkaido, through to the end of August.
