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True or false: Taiyo no tamago mangoes are sold for almost $4,000 per piece.
True or false: Taiyo no tamago mangoes are sold for almost $4,000 per piece.
True
True or false: Taiyo no tamago mangoes are farmed in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
True or false: Taiyo no tamago mangoes are farmed in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
False
True or false: Taiyo no tamago mangoes do not require bees for pollination.
True or false: Taiyo no tamago mangoes do not require bees for pollination.
False
True or false: The exclusivity of Taiyo no tamago mangoes is due to the type of mango.
True or false: The exclusivity of Taiyo no tamago mangoes is due to the type of mango.
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True or false: To qualify as Taiyo no tamago mango, the mangoes must be in good shape, contain pits, and be positioned well.
True or false: To qualify as Taiyo no tamago mango, the mangoes must be in good shape, contain pits, and be positioned well.
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True or false: Inspectors analyze only the appearance of mangoes to sort them into five grades.
True or false: Inspectors analyze only the appearance of mangoes to sort them into five grades.
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True or false: Takuya's mangoes have fetched the highest price at the auction for two years in a row.
True or false: Takuya's mangoes have fetched the highest price at the auction for two years in a row.
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Study Notes
- Taiyo no tamago mangoes sold for 500,000 yen (almost $4,000)
- They are farmed in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan and auctioned off at Miyazaki Central Wholesale Market
- Taiyo no tamago mangoes are difficult to grow and need bees for pollination
- They are exclusive due to the care they receive, not the type of mango
- Mangoes must be in good shape, contain pits, and be positioned well to qualify as Taiyo no tamago
- Inspectors analyze appearance, sugar content, weight, and size to sort mangoes into five grades
- The highest grade is Taiyo no tamago
- Takuya is a mango farmer who has been growing mangoes for 16 years and learned the craft from his father
- Takuya's mangoes have fetched the highest price at the auction for three years in a row
- The hope is to match or exceed the previous year's price at the auction.
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Learn about the exclusive Taiyo no tamago mangoes from Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, which are known for their high selling prices and strict quality requirements. Discover the process of growing and auctioning these premium mangoes, as well as the story of a successful mango farmer named Takuya.
