Mango or gold egg! Price Rs 2.70 lakh per kg, that too inthe international market. Yes, you are reading right. This mango named Miyazakiis really falling apart.
Miyazaki mango is mainly grown in Japan. This mango isgrown in the city of Miyazaki in the Kyushu province of Japan and due to this, it got its name - Miyazaki. Their size is also very big. The reason for mangois usually between 300 and 400 grams.
This mango of Japan is now being produced in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh as well. It has only two trees in Jabalpur. But they are guardedlike gold. Guards and dogs are deployed guarding these two trees. But, what isspecial about this mango and why does it cost so much? Let’s know the reason.
In Japan, Miyazaki mango is commonly available betweenApril and August. This red-colored mango is rich in antioxidants. They are alsorich in beta carotene and folic acid. It is said to be extremely beneficial forgeneral health. This is the reason why buyers are ready to pay their exorbitantprice.
Miyazaki is a type of Irvine mango, distinct from theyellow 'Pelican Mango', which is commonly grown in Southeast Asia. Miyazakimango is one of the most expensive mangoes in the world, according to Japanesemedia reports, last year its price in the international market stood at 2.70lakh per kg.
Miyazaki mangoes can be found everywhere in Japan and arethe second-largest producer of mangoes in Japan, after Okinawa. According toJapanese media reports, the production of this mango in Miyazaki started in the 70s and 80s. The city has a favorable climate for the production of this mangowith warm weather, prolonged sunlight, and abundant rainfall.