When summer is around the corner, mangoes are the first thing that come to mind. Just the sight of them will make you drool. But when it comes to eating golden yellow mangoes, there are many varieties to choose from. Bangi Napalli is one of them, Totapuri is another, and Ratnagiri Alfonso is yet to be found. Mia Jacky is another, but we haven’t heard about it for the last couple of years. With the arrival of summer, the interest in these purple fruits has grown, and the price of them is even higher than gold. In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the price of mangoes is very high, at Rs.100 per kilo. However, to eat this purple Miyazaki mango, you need to be lucky, and the cost is also very high. In Japan alone, the pandemic has resulted in the highest number of purple mangoes, at Rs. 2.5 lakh per kilo. The name “Miyazaki” is derived from the region of Miyazaki in Japan. Also known as “Egg of Sun”, this mango has scattered and golden-coloured fragrances. The fruit weighs over 350 grams and has a sweetness of 15 percent higher than other mangoes. It has high levels of antioxidants, beta-carotene, folic acid, and improves eyesight. It has also been used as a medicine to treat cancer and cholesterol-lowering medicine. The value of this mango is as high as Rs 2,50,000-3,000,000 per kg in international market. Why is it so expensive? There are several reasons. This mango is cultivated only in Japan and is now being grown in India. It is grown in many states such as Telangana, AP, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. Due to the high demand, farmers are providing special security for the Miyazaki trees in Madhya Pradesh by keeping dogs as guards.
