Market Kurly sells Java Apple and Hakot Apricot... "Strengthening the discovery of unique domestic fruits"

Java apples sold at Market Kurly.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Market Kurly announced on the 21st that it will strengthen the sales of unique domestic fruits such as Java apple, Hakot apricot, and Gyeongjo grape.

The Java apple is a tropical fruit originally produced mainly in Southeast Asia, such as southern India and eastern Malaysia, but after numerous experiments and research at Miso Farm in Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, the optimal cultivation method was mastered, making it possible to cultivate it domestically. Contrary to its name, it tastes more like a mild pear than an apple, characterized by abundant moisture and a slight acidity and sweetness.

Hakot apricot is a fruit cultivated domestically from a European variety of apricot. It mainly appears in summer, but it is difficult to manage as it easily spoils with just a 1-degree increase in temperature, making general delivery problematic. Market Kurly applies a full cold chain from harvest to product arrival to deliver it in a fresh state.

Gyeongjo grape is a green grape characterized by a thin skin so translucent that the inside can be seen and a rich sweetness. Cultivation is very difficult, and the harvest period lasts only up to one month, but to convey the dedication of farmers who have grown Gyeongjo grapes for nearly 20 years to consumers, Market Kurly prepares for its listing from early spring.

A Market Kurly official said, “Considering that domestic farms cultivating unique fruits are struggling due to the lack of suitable sales channels despite their excellent quality, we are actively working to attract unique fruits,” adding, “We will continue to strive to discover farms so that customers can enjoy a variety of fresh domestic unique fruits.”

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