It is impossible that mango is not mentioned in the summer season. Hundreds of varieties of mangoes like Langra, Chaunsa, Dussehri and Hafoos are available in India and people eat them with great enthusiasm. Mango is usually called the ‘king of fruits’, but today we are going to tell you about a mango which is also the king of kings. The name of this mango is ‘Miyazaki’. Its price is so high that only the very rich people of the world can buy it. In the international market, the price of one kilogram of it goes up to around Rs 2 to 3 lakh.
These days, an interesting case has come to light in India regarding this expensive and luxury mango. Deba Padhiyami, an ordinary farmer from Odisha, took a big risk to grow this precious mango in his field and he was successful in it. But now he is having sleepless nights. Deba is worried that who will buy such expensive mangoes in the local market? The second major problem is that as long as it remains on the mango tree, there will be a fear of it being stolen. Therefore, they are guarding their orchards day and night with sticks and are requesting the government to help them in selling this fruit at the right place.
What is the history of Miyazaki mango and why is it so expensive?
Now you must be wondering how a fruit growing on a tree can be worth lakhs? Actually, Miyazaki mango is not a completely natural species, but it has been created with the help of human understanding and science.
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Connection to Japan: In the 1980s, some researchers and local farmers from Miyazaki city located in Kyushu state of Japan started working on this unique technology.
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Special Soil and Techniques: The scientists there adapted this plant to the soil and climate of the area and developed this plant with the help of new breeding technology.
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Long Shelf Life: The hard work paid off and the mango produced was named ‘Miyazaki’ after the city itself. Not only was this mango very juicy to eat, it also had a very long shelf life, meaning it could be stored for a long time without spoiling. The risk of insects getting into it was also negligible.
‘Egg of the Sun’ and its unique cultivation
The biggest attraction of this mango is its color. This mango does not appear yellow or green after ripening like other mangoes. When it is fully ripe on the tree, its color changes from dark purple to ruby red. Because of this beautiful color, it is also called ‘Egg of the Sun’ in Japan.
Unique method of farming:
Miyazaki Mango is looked after like a small child. No ordinary water is used for its irrigation, rather very clean and filtered water is used for this. Its plants are kept in special temperatures in the months of April to August. When mangoes are ripe, no stick or machine is used at all to pluck them. The fruits are plucked by hand with utmost care to avoid any scratches or damage. Every mango goes through a stringent government quality check before sending it to the market.
Key Features of Miyazaki Mango (At a Glance)
| specialty/attribute | Details |
| approximate price | ₹2,00,000 to ₹3,00,000 per kg |
| Country and city of origin | Miyazaki City, Japan (early 1980s) |
| color when ripe | changing from dark purple to completely bright red |
| popular name | ‘Egg of the Sun’ |
| rule to break | Only by hand with utmost precision and care |
How beneficial is this luxury mango for health?
The health benefits of this mango, which is worth lakhs of rupees, are also quite amazing. Miyazaki mango is packed with many important nutrients essential for the body:
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abundant in Vitamin A and Vitamin C It is found, which is considered very good for keeping eyesight and facial skin glowing.
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a large amount of it Antioxidants Contains those which increase the immunity of the body.
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abundant fiber Due to this, it also keeps the digestive system in perfect condition.
However, dietitians and doctors also recommend that people who are already suffering from any serious illness or allergy should not consume any new or extremely sweet fruits without medical consultation. This story of Deba, a farmer from Odisha, has proved that Indian farmers can adopt any global technology, all they need is the right market and security.
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