There Fruit Mold Co.a Chinese company based in Suzhou, in the eastern Jiangsu region, made the fruit and vegetable processing in real works of art thanks to innovative molds. Founded in 2012, this company has revolutionized agriculture by introducing the possibility of shaping fruit and vegetables into particular shapes.
Any examples? Heart-shaped or cubic watermelons, pears that recall the image of Buddha and star-shaped cucumbers. The molds are applied to the plants during growth; the fruit, developing inside them, slowly takes on their shape.
Fruit Mold Co.’s creations range from simple shapes like hearts and stars to more intricate and original figures. Particularly appreciated are the skull-shaped pumpkinsbecome a must for those who want bizarre and Halloween-themed decorations.
This way the little ones are encouraged to eat it
The popularity of these products has led the company to receive requests from all over the world, so much so that on their website they offer the possibility of designing customized molds for those who want something unique adding a distinctive touch to their fruit or for farmers aiming to satisfy specific market tastes.
In addition to more traditional shapes, Fruit Mold Co. is known for making molds with unusual shapes, such as “sexy” peaches and pears depicting famous people. It is even possible to insert words on the fruits, such as heart-shaped apples with the words “Love”, thus offering a product that is not only aesthetically beautiful, but also has a symbolic meaning.
The company highlights how these molds are simple to use: farmers place them on young fruits and vegetables, letting them grow until they completely fill the mold. At that point, when they are harvested, the fruits are perfectly shaped, ready for consumption or sale.
Demand for products like these has increased rapidly, thanks to the unique appeal of the shapes that fruits and vegetables make more interesting for consumers and potentially for the little ones that may be incentivized to eat it precisely because of these shapes. Unfortunately, however, we have to point out one flaw: the plastic mould! Dear Fruit Mold Co., it’s time to think about the planet too, let’s replace plastic with more sustainable alternatives!
