The Miyazaki Mango famously known as the Egg of the Sun TaiyonoTamago is widely considered the most expensive and luxurious mango variety in the world Originally developed in Japans Miyazaki Prefecture it is prized more for its perfection and craftsmanship than just its taste
Physical AppearanceUnlike typical yellow or green mangoes the Miyazaki mango is defined by its striking jewellike aesthetic
Skin Color A vibrant deep rubyred to crimson hue hence the Egg of the Sun name This color is achieved through maximum sunlight exposure
Shape A nearperfect uniform oval
Weight To be certified as topgrade a single mango must weigh at least 350 grams
Flavor and TextureThe eating experience is often described as meltingly sweet and buttery
Sugar Content They have a high Brix sugar level of at least 15 significantly higher than standard varieties
Texture The flesh is a deep goldenorange incredibly juicy and almost entirely fiberless giving it a meltinthemouth consistency
Aroma It has a rich floral and intensely tropical fragrance
The Art of CultivationThe high price tag comes from the extreme laborintensive methods used to grow them
Greenhouse Growing They are grown in strictly temperaturecontrolled environments
Individual Netting Each mango is suspended by a string and wrapped in a net Instead of being picked the fruit is allowed to ripen fully on the tree until it naturally falls into the net
Reflectors Farmers place mirrors underneath the hanging fruit to ensure sunlight reaches every part of the skin creating that even red color