'Egg of the Sun’: World’s Most Expensive Mango, Sold for Rs 3 Lakh/Kg
Welcome the Miyazaki mango, a high-end fruit from Japan, popularly referred to as the “Egg of the Sun” due to its radiant ruby red colo
This heavenly mango costs as much as Rs 3 lakh per kilogram, which makes it the costliest mango in the world.
It is from Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, where it was painstakingly bred through selective breeding since the mid-20th century.
The deep red colour, velvety smoothness, and absence of fibres in mango add to its aesthetic and culinary value.
A weight of 350–550 grams, rich sweetness, dense sugar content, and pleasant, aromatic scent distinguish it.
Farmer manually pollinates plants and wraps individual fruits in an effort to offer protection and highest quality at all stages of development.
Each process, from sowing to ripening, is carefully watched to ensure that only the best quality fruits hit the market.