It’s a well-known fact that Indians share a special bond with mangoes. But would you pay lakhs to get the sweetest and tastiest mangoes? By Meenakshi Maidas
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Miyazaki mangoes, also known as the ‘Egg of the Sun’ (Taiyo No Tamago) are a Japanese variety of mangoes that were grown on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. Miyazaki Mangoes are considered unique gifts in Japan, and not just another fruit in the bowl. If the dramatic name didn’t catch your attention, then its price sure will!
They were sold at a whopping price of INR 2.70 lakh per kg (roughly USD 3,600) in the international market last year, according to Japanese media. A farmer couple in Madhya Pradesh were in for a surprise when their new mango tree bore these pretty, red mangoes. The couple, Parihar and Rani Sankalp told Hindustan Times, that people stole these mangoes last year upon learning about their cost.
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But the farmers didn’t take a chance this time! Instead, they hired four guards and six dogs to take care of the mango trees. Interestingly, they do not intend on selling the mangoes once they ripen; but, instead, promote them to other local farmers. Parihar speaking to ETV Bharat said that the condition of farmers in their area can improve with a little help from the Horticulture Department.
But why are these mangoes so expensive? Simply put—they are very tasty and sweet! They grow under extreme weather conditions, during which hardworking farmers try to perfect these mangoes. This adds to the price, reports Japan Truly. Moreover, Miyazaki mangoes are cultivated in special ways. They are not plucked by farmers but instead are slid into a suspended net when they ripen. It is believed their taste and nutritive qualities are lost when hand-plucked, reports Zee News.
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