Behold, world's most expensive mango variety Miyazaki is here
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Mangoes, the 'King of Fruits’, are a gastronomic joy in India, with their countless varieties and capacity to be used in desserts, drinks, and main dishes.
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The three-day Mango Festival in Siliguri featured Miyazaki mangoes, the costliest mango variety from Japan, with a price tag of over Rs 2.75 lakh per kilogram.
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Miyazaki mangoes were created in the 1980s through a collaboration between researchers and local farmers in Miyazaki city, in the Kyushu prefecture of Japan.
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When ripe, these mangoes, also known as 'Egg of the Sun’, have a brilliant purple-to-flaming red skin and are grown between April and August.
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Miyazaki mangoes are abundant in dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A, and other important vitamins and minerals, all of which have various health advantages.
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Miyazaki mangoes are highly valued because they are grown under excellent conditions, are carefully harvested, and meet strict Japanese government quality criteria.
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Miyazaki mangoes have a reputation for elegance and exclusivity, luring customers prepared to pay more for their excellent and uncommon quality.