UK Store Selling Dried Mango Leaves for ₹500 Sparks Hilarious Reactions Online
An Instagram reel has sparked a wave of laughter among Indian users after it showed a UK-based store selling dried mango leaves for a whopping ₹500 per packet. For many Indians, who are used to picking these leaves straight from their backyard — often for free — the price tag came as a shock and a source of endless amusement.
The viral video quickly gained traction, with users across social media sharing memes, jokes, and nostalgic anecdotes about how common mango leaves are back home. Some even joked that it’s time to start a mango leaf export business.
More Than Just Leaves
Though the pricing might seem ridiculous to some, dried mango leaves do have significance — especially in Indian traditions and Ayurveda. They are widely used in religious rituals, home decor during festivals, and are believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The reel also led to a broader conversation on how cultural staples often get rebranded and sold at premium prices in international markets, sparking debate about globalization, value perception, and cultural appropriation.
Still, for desis everywhere, the leaf situation was simple:
“We sweep them off the ground — they sell them for ₹500. What a world.”
