YOGYAKARTA - Mangga is known to be one of the tropical fruits that many people love because of its sweet and fresh taste. However, there is a mango type whose cost is far above average, namely Mangga Miyazaki. This type of mango is sold at a fantastic price that can reach millions of rupiah per fruit, making it one of the most expensive fruit in the world. Then, why is Miyazaki mango expensive and what makes it so special? This article will stall various reasons behind the high price of Miyazaki mangoes.

Getting To Know Mangga Miyazaki

Miyazaki mango is from Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan, which is located in the southern area of Kyushu Island. The mango is known by the name "Taiyo no Tamago", which means "Sun's egg." This name is given because of its round oval shape and apparently the bright red one matching the sunrise. Not only its appearance is interesting, this mango is also famous for its extraordinary sweet taste, gentle texture, and tantalizing aroma.

Miyazaki mangoes are included in the type of Irwin, but the difference lies in the cultivation method and the very rigorous selection in Miyazaki, which creates a much larger quality of fruit than other types of mangoes.

1. Very Special Cultivation Process

One of the main reasons why Miyazaki mangoes are expensive is because of the cultivation process that requires extra attention and care. Mango farmers in Miyazaki use very thorough cultivation procedures, ranging from solar regulation, humidity, to special nutrition. Each fruit is hung with a net in order to get sunlight evenly from all sides, which aims to increase the maturity and sweet taste of the fruit.

Not only that, Miyazaki's mango selection process is very strict. Only mangoes with the best quality meet certain color, weight, and sweetness standards labeled "Taiyo no Tamago." Each mango must have a minimum weight of 350 gr and a sugar content of at least 15 degrees Brix, a measure that shows the level of fruit sweetening.

2. Limited Number of Productions

Miyazaki mango is not made en masse. Production is very limited because it only develops in Miyazaki area with the perfect subtropic climate for mango development. Required weather factors are stable and intensive care needs cause the number of productions per year is not so much. This limitation makes demand often exceed supply, which ultimately encourages Miyazaki mango prices to be very expensive.

3. Unmatched Quality Of Taste

Miyazaki mango is popular with its extraordinary sweet taste. This mango sweetness level is far above the average mango, with sugar content that can reach 15 degrees Brix or more. Not only sweet, the fruit meat is also very soft and watery, providing a luxurious eating experience. This combination of sweet taste, soft texture, and fragrant aroma makes Miyazaki mango so special and entangling by fruit lovers.

4. Luxury Appearance

Miyazaki's mango is known not only because of its taste, but also because of its luxurious appearance. His skin has an interesting red and bright color similar to the sunrise, so it is nicknamed "The Solar Egg." The form of the fruit that is symmetric and beautiful for him is often used as a luxury gift in Japan. There, giving high quality fruit as a gift is a tradition that shows appreciation and respect for the recipient.

Moreover, some Miyazaki mangoes are sold in luxurious packaging and displayed in premium fruit specialty shops. This adds to the exclusive impression on this mango, making the cost even more expensive.

5. Awards and International Recognition

Mangga Miyazaki has received awards in various international fruit competitions, making him a symbol of Miyazaki's local pride. This recognition not only increases the reputation of the fruit, but also strengthens its position as one of the best fruit in the world. This growing international popularity also functions in making Miyazaki mango more expensive.

6. High Production Fees

Another aspect that makes Miyazaki mango expensive is large production costs. Starting from intensive care, advanced agricultural technology, to strict fruit selection processes, all of this requires significant costs. In addition, the distribution of this premium fruit to the international market, especially in maintaining the freshness of the fruit throughout delivery, also increases the cost.

Miyazaki Mango At Global Market

Not only famous in Japan, Miyazaki mangoes have also attracted international market attention, including in Asian countries, the Middle East, and Europe. Although the cost is very expensive, these mangoes are always in demand by premium fruit collectors and high-end consumers who want the best quality. At fruit auctions, Miyazaki mangoes can even reach a very fantastic price, with some fruits sold for tens of millions of rupiah.

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