Why this mango is known as ‘Egg of the sun’ and what makes it so expensive

With the onset of Summers, the love for mango revives. But have you ever heard of this rarest of rare mango variety, which is known as ‘Egg of Sun’ and is the world's most expensive mango variety! Well, this luxurious yet expensive mango variety is known as the Miyazaki mangoes that are loved for their ruby red hue and enticing aroma and delightful taste. Over the years, this mango has become a symbol of opulence in Japan and across the world. Here’s all you need to know about the unique mango and what makes it so freaking expensive! Read on to find out….

‘Egg of the Sun’ also known as Miyazaki Mango, which is a premium fruit in Japan, which is mindfully cultivated and handpicked, which makes this exotic food a rare variety. In fact, the ruby red hue, delightful taste and enticing aroma makes it the costliest mango across the world, but what goes behind its cultivation that makes it rare and expensive.

This delightful mango hails from Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture, where it was first cultivated through selective breeding in the 20th century and still follows the similar process of breeding, where in the entire process of cultivation is done manually. Interestingly, in Japan, farmers manually pollinate the plants and wrap every mango and protect them from pollutants and bugs by providing a safe environment to maintain the highest quality at all stages. This is the reason why this mango variety is the rare and most expensive one as every stage of its growth is mindfully monitored.

Interestingly, each mango weighs around 350-550 grams, and has a sweet and nutrient dense composition. Apart from that this mango variety also has high sugar content and subtle sweet aromatic fragrance, which makes it a pure luxurious treat.

In 2021, a farmer from Bihar, Surendra Singh brought two saplings of this mango from Japan, and harvested 21 such mangoes in the first year. This success story paved the way for the growth and cultivation of these exotic mangoes and other fruits in India making luxury within the reach of Indians.

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