Alphonso / Hapus Mango. Ratnagiri Maharashtra India 22 July 2023 Mango Day
A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica. Due to its luscious flavor, vibrant colour and rich and creamy texture mango is often called the king of fruits. Its irresistible sweetness tropical aroma and versatility in culinary applications have earned in this prestigious tittle among fruit enthusiasts worldwide.
India is a land of mangoes with more than 100 varieties grown here, but the juicy and pulpy fruit boost a fan following across the world. Rightly earning it "king" tittle. While chausa, langda, and totapari are few common and affordable varieties.
Mango Facts : Mangoes are native to South Asia. 60% of world's mango is produced in India. Mango is a rich source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and high amount of dietary fibre. Mango is a national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines. And the national tree of Bangladesh.
Health Check : Mango is a rich source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and high amount of dietary fibre. Mango is popular for its diuretic property. Mango helps relieve constipation. Mango helps control cholesterol and triglycerides. Caution : Diabetic can't eat too much of mangoes. Because mango has a lot of sugars.
Introduction
In medieval India, the Indo-Persian poet Amir Khusrow termed the mango "Naghza Tarin Mewa Hindustan" – "the fairest fruit of Hindustan." Mangoes were enjoyed at the court of the Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji. The Mughal Empire was especially fond of the fruits: Babur praises the mango in his Babarnameh. At the same time, Sher Shah Suri inaugurated the creation of the Chaunsa variety after his victory over the Mughal emperor Humayun. Mughal patronage of horticulture led to the grafting of thousands of mangoes varieties, including the famous Totapuri, which was the first variety to be exported to Iran and Central Asia.Akbar (1556–1605) is said to have planted a mango orchard of 100,000 trees near Darbhanga, Bihar,while Jahangir and Shah Jahan ordered the planting of mango orchards in Lahore and Delhi and the creation of mango-based desserts.
The Jain goddess Ambika is traditionally represented as sitting under a mango tree. Mango blossoms are also used in the worship of the goddess Saraswati. Mango leaves decorate archways and doors in Indian houses during weddings and celebrations such as Ganesh Chaturthi. Mango motifs and paisleys are widely used in different Indian embroidery styles, and are found in Kashmiri shawls, Kanchipuram and silk sarees. In Tamil Nadu, the mango is referred to as one of the three royal fruits, along with banana and jackfruit, for their sweetness and flavor. This triad of fruits is referred to as ma-pala-vazhai. The classical Sanskrit poet Kalidasa sang the praises of mangoes.
Mangoes were the subject of the mango cult in China during the Cultural Revolution as symbols of chairman Mao Zedong's love for the people.
Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a large fruit tree, capable of growing to a height of 30 metres. There are two distinct genetic populations in modern mangoes – the "Indian type" and the "Southeast Asian type".
There are some rare type grown in different part of the world that cost a ransome. Take a look.....
It's the king of fruits so got to be pricey. Most expensive varieties of the fruit that can explode your savings.
MIYAZAKI MANGO (₹ 3,00,000 per kg)
Miyazaki World's costliest mango
Miyazaki Mango
The mangoes are known for a rich and creamy texture and are known to be a rare variety. The world’s costliest mango comes from Japan and is known as Miyazaki mangoes or Eggs of the Sun. They are named after the city of Miyazaki where they are grown. Usually, it is available at ₹2,70,000 per kilogram in the international market.
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Bright yellow-colored flesh and not too fibrous. Ivory mangoes look like the tusk of a young elephant and rule the markets of China and Thailand. They rank among the best varieties of mangoes in the world.
The world's most expensive variety. These mangoes are originally grown in Miyazaki city Japan. But they can also be found in India in West Bengal's Birbhum district and Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The purple hued mango turned deep red uop ripening. To protect their Miyazaki mango farms owners even hire security guards and dogs called the "eggs of the sun" because of their color, their sugar content is 15% higher as compared to regular mangoes. 2.5 lakh / kg.
HAKUGIN NO TAIYO MANGO ( ₹ 19,000 / PIECE )
Hakugin No Taiyo. Mango grown in chilly winter
Grown in the green house with 8 degree temperature outside . This mango variety literally means "Sun in the snow".
Though mango is known as a summer fruit, 62 year old Hiroyuki Nakagawa a Japanese farmer harvest a special variety for winters.There are grown in a greenhouse with minus 8 degrees temperature outside. By collecting and storing snow from the winter months and utilizing it during the summer to cool his green houses through innovative technology, Nakagawa is able to delay the blooming of the fruit and harvest over 5,000 mangoes a year. He has been growing the variety in the snowy, Tokachi region of Japan since 2011.
SINDHRI MANGOES ( ₹ 3,000 / PIECE )
Pakistan's honey sindhri mangoes
Flavor: Very Sweet. Flesh: Deep yellow thin skin. Sindhri stands tall on the list of best mangoes globally with its oval-shaped fruit. It has a distinct fragrance and comes from the Sindh region of Pakistan. This is one of the most prized possession of Pakistan and grown in the sindh region. It's a huge mango with sweet taste.
Grown in the Sindh province of Pakistan. This variety is large and oval shape, with a bright yellow skin. It is believed that Sindhri mangoes were first brought to Pakistan by the father of late PM Mohammad Khan Junejo from Mumbai and subsequently cultivated at Sindh. Also called the 'Queen of Mangoes, these are often referred to as honey mango in their country of origin.
Sindhri Mango
MALLIKA MANGO
The 'Mallika' mango is the result of the hybridization of the Indian mango varieties Neelum and Dasheri. The variety was introduced by Dr. Ramnath Singh. When grafted, the tree will remain a manageable size and is appropriate for dooryard growing. Fruit is normally ready to harvest from June to July.
A Fully grown Mallika Mango
Mallika produces high quality, fiberless Mango fruit. The fruit has prominent citrus, melon and honey notes and is exceptionally sweet. After the initial day of harvest, the Mallika changes in physical attributes and chemical structure. Three days after harvesting the Mallika mangos, the color of the skin becomes a reddish yellowish hue. This is due to an increase in the number of carotenoids present within the skin while the chlorophylls start to degrade. The mango is also the most acidic and has the firmest texture on the third day after harvest, but the level of acidity and firmness decreases drastically afterwards. The mango becomes the heaviest on the fifth day after harvest but the size of the mango becomes the smallest by the seventh day after harvest
ALPHONSO MANGOES ( ₹ 2,800- ₹5,000 / Dozen )
Alphonso/Hapus Mango. India's Maharashtra, Ratnagiri & Devdar district
Flavor: Sugary-sweet. Flesh: Buttery, tender texture with no fiber. Of the numerous mango species around the world, Alphonso is surely the number one in taste and flavor. The main producer of this delightful variety in India is Maharashtra. This mango is quite popular for its sweet flavor and creamy texture and is called the "King of Mangoes" due to its juiciness. Growing in the Konkan region this mango has GI Tag.
Alphonso is called the king of mango. Alphonso Mangoes price Delhi market is approximately Rs. 2800 per dozen. You will get the Devgad & Ratnagiri alphonso mango at 1600 INR (130 to 180 grams). Mangoes, a lovable fruit, symbolize sweet summer with scorching heat and a treat to your taste buds.
Alphonso Mango
Alphonso Mangoes price Delhi market is approximately Rs. 2800 per dozen. You will get the Devgad & Ratnagiri alphonso mango at 1600 INR (130 to 180 grams). Mangoes, a lovable fruit, symbolize sweet summer with scorching heat and a treat to your taste buds.
The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, a distinguished military and viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515. Jesuit missionaries introduced grafting on mango trees in Portuguese Goa, to produce varieties like Alphonso. Alphonso is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango, and is grown mainly in the Konkan region of western India. and also grown in Valsad and Navsari district of south Gujarat.
The Alphonso mango is a seasonal fruit harvested from mid-April through the end of June. The time from flowering to harvest is about 90 days, while the time from harvest to ripening is about 15 days. The fruits generally weigh between 150 and 300 grams (5.3 and 10.6 oz), have a rich, creamy, tender texture and delicate, non-fibrous, juicy pulp. As the fruit matures, the skin of an Alphonso mango turns golden-yellow with a tinge of red across the top of the fruit.The Alphonso is prized in domestic and international markets for its taste, fragrance and vibrant color.
NUR JAHAN MANGO
Nur Jahan Mango
Named after the Mughal queen, these rare mangoes are considered to be the biggest in the country – they weigh 3-3.5 kilos and can grow up to one foot long. The trees start flowering around some time around January and February, and bear fruits around June.
This is a popular mango variety from India that's named after the Mughal emperor Jahangir's wife Nurjahan. It can be grown everywhere in India except mountain climate. The taste of this mango is also very attractive. 100% sweet and very thin seed inside.
Mango season is upon us and connoisseurs of the fruit can rejoice, as the maximum weight of Noorjahan variety, which is cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, may cross 4 kg per fruit and will cost anywhere between ₹ 1,000 and ₹ 2,000 apiece.
KESAR / SAFFRON MANGO
Gir Kesar, Flavor : Sweet, Flesh: Smooth and soft with no fiber. Kesar ranks second as the largest export variety of mango in India. It is grown in Girnar hill of Gujrat, India, and is available from May to July. The fruit is used for making various desserts and juices as well!. Saurashtra & Gujrat. Grown in the foothills of Girnar in Gujarat, western India. The mango is known for its bright orange colored pulp and was given the geographical indication status in 2011. The mango was first grown in 1931 by Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai in Vanthali. About 75 grafts were then planted in the foothills of Girnar at the Junagadh Laal Dori farm.
Kesar Mango
The mango is said to have been known as “Kesar” since 1934 when the Nawab of Junagadh Muhammad Mahabat Khan III said “This is Kesar” looking at the orange pulp of the fruit—kesar being Hindi for saffron. The mango grown around the Gir sanctuary area is officially known as “Gir Kesar Mango”.
KOHITUR MANGO ( ₹ 12,000 to ₹2,000 / PIECE )
Kohitur Mango . Low maintenance
Kashmir and West Bengal. Found only in Murshidabad district in West Bengal, this rare variety was made for Nawab Siraj-Ud-Daulah in the 18th century. Originally created by royal mango breeder Hakim Ada Mohammadi. Only a few farmers in Murshidabad produce this delicate and rich in flavor mangoes today, When transported, the mangoes are wrapped in cotton to prevent any change in the flavour. This mango is famous for its mouth watering taste.
In India Kohitur is the most expensive variety. What makes it special that it is only grown in West Bengal, and was grown only for the royals in the earlier times. Kohitur is very difficult to grow hence the price starts from Rs 12,000 onwards
Flavor: Very sweet, juicy, and aromatic. Flesh: Tender melting consistency and rich yellow. The Carabao Mango is also called the Manila or Philippine Mango and is recognized as the world’s sweetest mango from the Philippines. It is considered to be one of the most important mangoes grown in the country because it is mostly exported for its exotic taste.
Carabao Mango
Philippines renowned for its delicious mangoes. particularly carabao variety. The prize are high due to their equate taste.In the 1995 addition of the Guinness Book of world records Manila mangoes were officially recognised in the world. Cultivated in Philippines, these are also known as golden or carabao mango named after the national animal of the country. This fiberless
DASHERI MANGO
Dasheri Mango
Dasheri Mango
Flavor: Sweet and aromatic. Flesh: Fiberless, peach-colored pulp. This variety is available from mid-May to late August. Lucknow is the highest producer of this variety. Dasheri is long and oval-shaped, with yellow-green skin when ripe.
The Dasheri mango is a mango cultivar which originated in a village near Kakori in Lucknow district Uttar Pradesh India. in 18th century. It is a sweet and fragrant variety of mango grown in North India, the southern state Andhra Pradesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer.
Dasheri Mango Sliced
In the 18th century, the Dasheri first appeared in the gardens of the Nawab of Lucknow. Since then Dasheri plants have been produced and planted throughout India. People from the village of Dasheri near Kakori Uttar Pradesh, have the mother plant. the first plant was found in " dashari" near Kakori Lucknow. Dasheri mango was founded by Abdul Hameed Khan Kandhari. He Was Also known as Baba-e Amba (Father of mango).This mango has the ability to get the attention. Its flavor and aroma are unmatched.
The Dasheri mango is exported internationally to various countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Malaysia, and other countries in South-East Asia.
AMRAPALI MANGO
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Deep orange-red flesh with medium fibers. Amrapali is a hybrid between Dasheri and Neelam Mangoes and was created in 1971. People grow it all over India, on farms and orchards.
The 'Amrapali'mango is a named mango cultivar introduced in 1971. It was developed as a hybrid variety of 'Dasheri and Neelum' by Dr. Pijush Kanti Majumdar at the Indian Agriculture Research Institute in Delhi . Since then this mango has been introduced to farms and orchards across India . Amrapali Mango was first planted in West Bengal in Chakdaha, Nadia district. The seed was given by Dr. Pijush Kanti Majumdar. The tree is adwarf, regular-bearer, with clusters of small-sized fruits.
Amrapali Mango
Its flesh is a deep orange-red and contains approximately 2.5–3.0 times morebeta carotene content than other commercial varieties of mango. However, it is known to have a shorter shelf life. The average yield is 16 tonnes / hectare.
LANGRA/ MALDA MANGO
Langra Mango
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Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Juicy fiberless pulp rich in fibers. Langra is the most well-known mango variety in the Northern Indian sub-continent. The fruit has a juicy flavor and sweet, tarty taste.
Langra Mango
Bihar & Uttar Pradesh. In some part of northern India and in Bihar 'Langra' mango is also known as 'Malda Mango', referring to the town of Malda in West Bengal. Dudhiya malda of Digha, Patna region in Patna district is considered internationally and also called 'king of the mangoes'.
The word ‘Langra’ in Hindi means ‘lame’ in English. The history of Langra Aam dates back to 250-300 years. It is believed that there was a lame man in Banaras who ate a variety of mango and planted the seed in his backyard. This man was called ‘Langra’ by his friends and peers. The mangoes from that tree went to the market for selling purposes and people were impressed with the amount of flesh in the mangoes. With time, people started growing the variety immensely and the variety was named after the man who cultivated it first.
Langra is believed to be originated in Banaras (now Varanasi). According to veteran mango cultivator Padma shree Haji Kalimullah Khan, the story of how this variety of mangoes got its name goes back a few hundred years. This lame farmer is known as Langra by his peers and friends in a village in Banaras.
Oval in shape, quite aromatic, green in colour and irresistibly delicious, Langra Aam is available from May to August. The bright yellow flesh has less fiber and is super juicy. The mango is green in colour even after its ripe and is cultivated in many states of India. Although everything about the mango is all things delicious.
Dudhiya Malda Mango
Dudhiya Malda mango is a popular variety of mango grown in the fertile lands of Bhagalpur, Bihar, and is known for its deliciously sweet flavour and juicy texture. This oval-shaped mango has a thin, yellowish-green skin that turns golden-yellow as it ripens.
It is also called Malda in northern India. Fruit size is medium, shape ovate oblong and fruit colour is spinach green. Fruit quality is good and keeping quality is medium. It is a very early season variety. Why is Malda called mango City? The city harvest mangoes in more than 31,000 hectares area.It is often called a Mango City.
Dudhiya Malda is a famous variety of mango cultivated in Bihar and gaining popularity worldwide.
It was brought from present-day Pakistan and named "Milky Malda" due to its unique irrigation with milk.
Dudhiya Malda is known as the King of Mangoes in Bihar.
Dudhiya Malda mangoes are known for their sweetness, distinctive color, aroma, abundance of pulp, and thinner kernels and peels.
Digha, the region where Dudhiya Malda is grown, used to be filled with the delightful aroma of these mangoes, but the orchards have been replaced by concrete structures.
The orchards in Digha are shrinking, with only around 100 trees remaining.
It is important to conserve and plant Dudhiya Malda trees on a larger scale to preserve this unique mango variety.
Film actor Raj Kapoor and singer Suraiya visited Digha's mango orchards in 1952 and took cartons of Dudhiya Malda mangoes to Mumbai.
Former Indian President Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a native of Bihar, introduced Dudhiya Malda to prominent personalities, including Indira Gandhi.
During his time in Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajendra Prasad would often mention Digha ka Malda in his conversations. In 1962, when the President visited Patna, the Malda harvest was exceptionally good. Since then, every year, a consignment of mangoes is sent from Digha to prominent personalities, politicians, industrialists, and celebrities.
Fida Hussain, the Nawab of Lucknow, is credited with bringing a plant of this mango variety from present-day Pakistan.
Mohd. Irfan played a significant role in promoting Dudhiya Malda and earned fame at national and international mango exhibitions.
In the 1997 Mango Exhibition held in Singapore, Digha's Malda mango was ranked number one for its exceptional flavor and fragrance.
The former Irfan's gardens, where Dudhiya Malda was cultivated, are now part of St. Xavier's College campus in Patna.
BANGANPALLI / SAFEDA / BENISHAN MANGO
Banganpalli Mango
Flavor: Sweet and sour. Flesh: Fiberless, firm, yellow flesh.Banganpalli hits the market first in the season. This mango variety belongs to Andhra Pradesh state and offers an unmistakable taste.
Beganpalli / Safeda Mango
Andhra Pradesh. The ‘Alampur Beneshan’ or Benishan Mango, is from Southern India. Sometimes known as Seeri, the fruit is medium-sized with thin skin, ranging in color from green to yellow. The flesh of the ripe fruit is fiberless, ranging in color from yellow to golden-yellow to orange-yellow. Many Indian strains stay green even on ripening, though a slight yellowing or blush is often noted near the stalk. The pores in the skin have a distinct whitish coloration.
The flesh has a deep, slightly tart flavor with slight accents of cinnamon, pepper, jackfruit.
Beganpalli Mango
Mango Safeda / Beganpalli
Safeda mangoes are predominantly sweet and slightly sour. They are also called Banganapalli in the South. The skin has a bright yellow hue and these mangoes are large in size and contain less fibre. We source the best mangoes directly from the farmers. It is an early season variety.
IMAM PASAND MANGO
Imam Pasand Mango
Flavor: Unique after-taste and incredibly sweet, juicy flavor. Flesh: Fibreless, creamy, soft pulp inside its thick skin. Imam Pasand is cultivated in parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana and is available in June and May. It has a unique sweet and tangy flavor.
South India. Imam Pasand or Himayat or Himam Pasand or Himayuddin or Humayun Pasand or Himma pasand is a lesser known and exclusive mango cultivar, grown in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu states in India. The names suggest regal origins and it is said to have been the fruit of choice for India’s royalty.
It is a large, not too attractive looking mango, mottled green that lightens to blotched yellow-green as it ripens. It is available only during the months of May and June and each mango could grow up to 800 grams in weight. It is widely known for its unique taste and it has been considered as the “King of Mangoes.” The Imam Pasand’s aftertaste is quite different, with hints of coconut and lime.
RAMKELA MANGO
Ramkela Mango
Green Ramkela Pickle Mango. Handcrafted to Perfection. Ramkela isa mango Variety grown in Uttar pradesh for pickling purpose only. It has a unique aroma & flavour.
AMBIKA MANGO
Ambika Mango
Ambika Mango
With its luscious and delectable mangoes, the Ambika Mango is highly sought after for its rich, sweet flavor and smooth texture. A cross between Amrapali and Janardhan Pasand, fruits oblong oval, colour bright yellow with dark red blush, pulp dark yellow, firm with scanty fibre and weighs about 300-350g. It is a regular bearing variety and late in maturity.
TOTAPURI MANGO
Totapuri or Kalmi Mango/ Ginimoothi/ Bangalora
Flavor: Sweet and sour. Flesh: Hard, with no fiber. It has one of the most unique shapes in mangoes! It is oblong, with pointed ends and a golden yellow color. The fruit has a distinctive sweet/sour taste.
Karnataka - Bengaluru. It literally translates to parrot face (gini = parrot, muthi = beak). Totapuri mango skin lacks the usual bitter taste of most mango skins or has a very slight bitterness and is consumed with the flesh traditionally.. Hails from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the flesh of this variety isnot sweet like other varieties but is great for for salads and pickles.
Totapuri Mango
SUVARNAREKHA MANGO
Swarnrekha Mango (Grafted)
Andhra Pradesh. Originated from the Visakhapatnam region of Andhra Pradesh, Suvarnarekha mangoes are fibreless maroon blush fruits. They are soft and yellow with a juicy, sweet and pleasant flavour.It is an early season variety. Calcium Carbide is not used in the ripening process of the mangoes. Benefits : Good source of vitamin A, C and Potassium. Maintains healthy skin and alkalises the whole body.
TOTAPURI MANGO
CHAUNSA MANGO
Chaunsa Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Deep yellow luscious pulp with little fiber. Hardoi in North India is famous for Chaunsa mangoes. The fruit is consumed by sucking. This fruit has its roots in Multan, Pakistan.
Commonly available varieties in India are greenish-yellow. The unique taste and richness in its flavor makes it a favorite. Overall, it is considered the best mango in terms of its rich aroma, sweet taste and juicy pulp.
Chaunsa Mango
Bihar & Uttar Pradesh.It is said that Chaunsa mango originated in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. Legends say, it is also called “sumer bahist,” this variety of mango was originally made popular by Sher Shah Suri throughout the subcontinent.
Chaunsa Mango
While commemorating his victory over Humayun at Chausa, he gave his favorite mango the name Chaunsa. The fruit has a golden-yellow color when it is soft, is almost fiberless, and has an aromatic, pleasant, sweet flavor.
SINDURI
Sinduri Mango/Honey Mango
Andhra Pradesh. In fact, the “Sindhoora' is also called 'honey' mango owing to its super sweet nature
VANRAJ MANGO
Vanraj Mango
Flavor: Very sweet and sour and juicy. Flesh: Brilliant yellow . Vanraj Mangoes look like an egg and are usually sold in Gujarat. With red-tinged skin, the mango is blushing pink on the inside and tastes very sweet.
Vadodara city, Gujrat. India. Vanraj Mangoes constitutes a rare variety of mangoes that are sold in Gujarat; especially in the Vadodara city.Due to high demand, the prices of this fruit are generally a bit higher than average. Vanraj Mango is typically oval in shape resembling the figure of an egg but slightly larger than it. Hybrid grafted plant. Vanraj Mango is typically oval in shape resembling the figure of an egg but slightly larger than it.
HIMSAGAR MANGO
Himsagar Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Greenish flesh with yellow, creamy pulp. This sweet variety is a specialty of Orissa and West Bengal, and it can usually weigh anywhere between 250-350 gm. It is mainly used to make shakes and desserts.
West Bengal & Orissa. This variety is indigenous to Bengal. This is one of the choicest varieties of Bengal and has gained extensive popularity. Fruit is of medium size, ovate to ovate oblique in shape. Fruit colour is yellow.
Fruit quality and keeping quality are good. It is an early season variety. Himsagar ripens in May and it is available in the market from the second week of May to the end of June. It is also known as Khirsapati.
BADAM / VATAAPINAGARA MANGO
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Hard, juicy, yellow-colored with no fiber. One of the most consumed mangoes in India, the Badam is famous for its size, canary yellow color, and juicy taste.
Karnataka,Known as Alphonso of Karnataka, Badami is an exquisite mango which is similar to Alphonso. Badami is one of a number of delicious mangoes grown in India.
The fruit has pale yellow, thin skin through which it is easy to detect the softness of the flesh. The flesh is an attractive yellow and orange colour. Badami is almost totally fibreless and this is what makes it more exquisite.
Badam is a modern name and was previously known asVataapinagara, the capital of the early Chalukya dynasty, which ruled much of Karnataka from the 6th to the 8th century.
NEELAM MANGO
Neelam Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Juicy and semi-hard with no fibers. mangoes are available throughout the season. Though the tastiest ones come in the month of June when monsoons occur. They are grown all over the world. Neelum' is a South Indian dessert mango, widely grown throughout the country and to an increasing extent in southernmost China. The fruit weigh 9 to 12 oz, with the general shape of a fat cashew nut. They are smooth-skinned and bright yellow upon ripening and have no blush. The flesh is deep yellow or orange.
Neelam Mango
BLACK DIAMOND MANGO
Black Diamond Mangoes
Sweet and nutty flavor.
Black Diamond Mangoes
MULGOBA MANGO
Mulgoba Mango
Flavor: Juicy and fragrant. Flesh: Light yellow with a tiny seed inside. Malgova is a round-oblique fruit with a pleasantly sweet taste. It usually weighs 300-500 gm and is available from May to June in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Florida. It is a large round fruit (typically 300-500 g), it has a small hard seed inside and is very juicy and fragrant. It is generally considered to be one of the best mangoes”. A variety that was transplanted in Florida is called Mulgoba. It is a round mango which retains a green colour (with hints of red) when ripe.
Malgoba Mango
It is roundish-oblique, in shape, with a blunt apex and has a smaller lateral beak than other mangoes. For the size of fruit, the stone is small. The Florida variety is more yellowish with some crimson blush. The fiber-less flesh is yellow, soft, and has a flavor that is rich, spicy, and sweet.
RAINBOW MANGO
Rainbow Mango
Flavor: Very sweet with a tropical fragrance. Flesh: Golden yellow in color and one flat seed. Rainbow mangoes are elongated and oblong with a subtle curve at one end that is a blushing red in color when ripe. It is non-fibrous fruit that you can find in a slight honey scent and tastes very sweet and juicy.
HONEY (ATAULFO) MANGO
Honey (Ataulfo) Mango
Flavor: Sweet and sour. Flesh: Peachy tropical aroma with smooth, firm flesh without fibers and a small pit. Honey mangoes are available from March to July. The primary sources are Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. When fully ripe, the fruit turns deep yellow with slight wrinkles and acquires a flattened oblong shape.
FRANCIS MANGO
Flavor: Sweet and fruity. Flesh: Peach-like, tropical fragrance, and juicy, soft, fibrous flesh. You can have this luscious mango from May to June. The primary sources are Haiti and Ecuador. The fruit grows with green overtones that become yellow and takes a golden hue when it ripens.
HADEN MANGO
Haden Mango
Flavor: Sweet and sour with a mildly bitter after-taste. Flesh: Firm flesh with fruit-like aroma and medium fibers. Haden is mainly cultivated in Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. These bright red mangoes have green-yellow shaded skin with tiny white dots and an oval to round shape.
KEITT MANGO
Keitt Mango
Flavor: Sweet and Fruity. Flesh: Citrusy aroma and juicy, firm flesh, with little fiber Mexico, Ecuador, the United States, and Brazil are primary sources of Keitt mango. You can relish the fruit from March to April, August, and September. They are famous in Asian cuisines, where they are enjoyed in pickles.
KENT MANGO
Kent Mango
Flavor: Sweet with sour notes. Flesh: Tender, juicy flesh with limited fiber and tropical peachy aroma. The major countries that produce kent variety are Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. This variety is ideal for juicing and drying. It is available from December to February. When the fruit starts to ripe, yellow dots cover its skin.
TOMMY ATKINS MANGO
Tommy Atkins Mango
Flavor: Tart with sweet notes. Flesh: Citrusy fragrance and firm fibrous flesh. Tommy Atkins mango is native to Florida. It is the most extensively grown variety in the United States. This fruit is primarily grown in Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, and Ecuador. You can have this delicious mango variety from March to July.
GRAHAM MANGO
Graham Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Aromatic orange-colored, fiberless flesh. Graham mango originated in Trinidad from the seedling of the Julie mango. It is oval-shaped and turns yellow with bumpy skin when ripe.
IRWIN MANGO
Irwin Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Deep yellow flesh with red skin. Irwin is often called the Apple Mango with a unique apple flavor and is one of the best-selling varieties in Florida. It is also grown in Japan, Central America, Taiwan, and Australia. Irwin has no fibers in the pulp, and the delicious yellow flesh is sweet when wholly ripened.
PALMER MANGO
Palmer Mango
Flavor: Sweet and juicy. Flesh: Orange-yellow smooth flesh with few fibers. Palmer mango is yellow with a reddish tinge when completely ripe. The fruit is most popular for its exotic tropical aroma and minimal fiber and is considered to be one of the most delicious fruits in the world.
VALENCIA PRIDE MANGO
Valencia Pride Mango
Flavor: Sweet and juicy. Flesh: Fiberless, smooth, yellow flesh. Valencia Pride mangoes grow in California and Florida and can be an excellent example of large, long oval-shaped fruit. The large fruit is covered with yellow-colored skin with a reddish tint.
KENSINGTON PRIDE MANGO
Kensington Pride Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Yellow flesh with yellow-green skin. The Kensington Pride is also called the Bowen Mango, and this Australian variety is one of the most popular in the world. With yellowish-green skin, Kensington can also develop some red blushing on the skin, and the yellow flesh is sweet and refreshing.
GLENN MANGO
Glenn Mango
Flavor: Sweet & Juicy. Flesh: Fiberless yellow flesh with an orange-tinged thin skin. Another example of delicious mango and one of the most popular ones is Glenn Mango which originates from Florida. This oblong or oval-shaped fruit is round at one end and pointed at another.
SEIN TA LONE MANGO
Sein Ta Lone Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Fruity aroma, juicy, and a less fibrous texture.. Also known as a. diamond solitaire mango, it is one of the popular varieties in Myanmar. This variety is available for two months and ends in June.
BOMBAY GREEN MANGO
Bombay Green Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Hard pulp with little to no fiber. Bombay Green variety is cultivated in the Northern part of the Indian subcontinent. It displays Spanish green peel and is prized for its aromatic flavor.
CHOK ANAN / CHOCANONMANGO
Chok Anan Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Hard, yellow-colored with medium to no fiber. Chok Anan, or ‘chocanon,’ is native to India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Pakistan. It is also popular as ‘honey mango’ and miracle mango, as it fruits twice a year.
RASPURI MANGO
Raspuri Mango
Flavor: Warm sweet taste, can also be pleasantly tart sometimes. Flesh: Bright yellow sweet flesh with yellowish-red skin. Raspuri is mainly cultivated and eaten in the Old Mysore of Karnataka. It is also referred to as the Queen of Mangoes in India. It is oval and tastes excellent in smoothies, jams, and yogurts.
ANWAR RATOL MANGO
Anwar Ratol Mango
Flavor: Pleasantly sweet. Flesh: yellow flesh with a firm and smooth pulp. Anwar Ratol is a minor kind of mango that is native to northern India, Nepal, and Pakistan. It is famous for its incredible silky textures.
PAIRI / PAHERI MANGO
Pairi / Paheri Mango
Flavor: Sweet and sour and incredibly juicy. Flesh: Fiberless bright yellow-colored smooth flesh. Pairi is one of the first varieties of mangoes in the Indian markets, similar to Safeda. You can identify this variety by its reddish tinge and its use in making aamras in Gujarat.
LAKSHMAN BHOGMANGO
Lakshman Bhog Mango
Flavor: Sweet and juicy. Flesh: Yellow-orange firm juicy pulp with yellow-orangish skin. Lakshman bhog is exclusively cultivated in West Bengal and is available in June and July. It gets exported to the United States of America from India every year.
FAZLI MANGO
Fazli Mango
Flavor: Sweet and juicy. Flesh: Light yellow, firm yet juicy with a pleasant fragrance. Fazli is also known for its comparatively larger fruits than other mango varieties with lots of pulp. Each Fazli mango weighs above a kilo and stands out for its exceptional sweet taste.
MALLIKA MANGO
Mallika Mango
Flavor: Exceptionally sweet. Flesh: High quality, fiberless, orange-colored flesh. Mallika mangoes are known for their delightful flavor with citrus, honey, and melon hints. They are a hybrid of Dasheri and Neelam mangoes.
MANKURAD MANGO
Mankurad Mango
Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and pulpy. Flesh: Yellow, firm pulp with a tiny seed. Mankurad is one of the most popular mangoes found in Goa, and this mid-season fruit is naturally sweet with very few fibers. It is also known to be sweeter than the famous Alphonso mangoes.
GULAB KHAS MANGO
Gulab Khas Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Fiberless, Yellow, smooth flesh with red or pink skin. Gulab Khaas Mango is a variety of mango with a rosy flavor and delectable taste. With a non-fibrous pulp, Gulab Khaas is small and sold mainly in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
KILICHUNDAN MANGO
Kilichundan Mango
Flavor: Sweet and fragrant. Flesh: Greenish-yellow and smooth. Kilichundan mangoes are comparatively huge and are sold only in considerable quantities in several regions of south India. Kilichundan looks and means the ‘beak of a bird’ in Malayalam.
NAM DOK MAI MANGO
Nam Dok Mai Mango
Flesh: Thick and Fleshy. This mango has a sweet fragrance and tastes quite good with its juicy flesh. It is one of the most popular mango varieties in Thailand.
RUMANI MANGO
Rumani Mango
Flavor: Very sweet and juicy. Flesh: smooth flesh. Rumani is sold primarily in Tamil Nadu and sports a greenish-yellow skin with a juicy texture and exquisite flavor. It is best known for its excellent taste in its raw form.
KHIEO SAWOEI SAMPRAN MANGO
Khieo Sawoei Sampran Mango
Flavor: Crunchy and Sweet. Flesh: Hard. Usually eaten raw as a snack, this mango takes a sweet taste when it is ripe. It is one of the most expensive mangoes in Thailand and is usually harvested in October.
TONG DAM MANGO
Tong Dam Mango
Flavor: Very Sweet. Flesh: Soft with fiber. Online the most popular mangoes, it stays green even when fully ripe. Also, the green outer skin saves it from pest attacks.
MAMUANG OK RONG MANGO
MAMUANG OK RONG MANGO
Flavor: Extremely Sweet. Flesh: Hard, with no fiber. Simply the most famous mango in Thailand, the locals eat it with a sticky rice dish. The fruit is exceptionally sweet and also carries a sweet musky fragrance.
IVORY MANGO
Ivory Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Bright yellow-colored flesh and not too fibrous. Ivory mangoes look like the tusk of a young elephant and rule the markets of China and Thailand. They rank among the best varieties of mangoes in the world.
PICO / PIKO/ PADERO MANGO
Pico/Piko/ Padero Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Soft, creamy, pale yellow in color. Padero or Pico is one of the most commonly grown varieties of mango in the Philippines. It is comparatively a bit flatter than the Carabao mango and is light orange or pale yellow in color.
PAHUTAN / PAJO MANGO
Pahutan/ Pajo Mango
Flavor: Sweet. Flesh: Yellow and pulpy. Pahutan mangoes are not so common commercially, unlike the Pico or Carabao, and are known to be grown in the wild. It is more fibrous and smaller than Pico or Carabao mangoes.
KATCHAMITA MANGO
Katchamita Mango
Flavor: Sweet and sour. Flesh: Green skin with firm, yellow flesh. is also called the Indian mango because of its place of origin. They are rounder and more petite than Pico and Carabao. It is best enjoyed when green or unripe.
NUMBER ELEVEN
Number Eleven Mango
Flavor: Pleasantly aromatic and sweet. Flesh: Yellow and firm
Although Number Eleven mango is not meant for everybody, it is extremely popular for its unique flavor and shape. The fruit tastes remarkably tangy towards the seed. Number Eleven mango lovers prefer to ‘juice’ the mango.
BLACK BLACKIE MANGO
Black/ Blackie Mango
Flavor: Very sweet. Flesh: Edible skin and covered in black spots with green or yellow flesh.This sweet mango variety is commonly known as Blackie and is popular because it is smaller than the common mangoes but not less sweet. The skin is edible, although it is susceptible to black spots.
The Jamaican Black Mango (also Blackie Mango) is a very popular mango in Jamaica. The fruit does not become red in color like other mangoes, hence their name – Black Mango; they are usually light green-yellow when ripe.
JULIE MANGO
Julie Mango
Flavor: Sweet and juicy. Flesh: Non-fibrous and deep orange color. Julie or St. Julian is most loved by Jamaicans for its rich taste and smooth texture. It is not so colorful and can be found in green to a reddish-orange shade when ripened. Julie is round with a flat side and can be eaten when it is about to ripen.
EAST INDIA MANGO
Flavor: Sharply sweet and juicy. Flesh: Fleshy and yellow
The East Indian mango is loved by most mango fans and is believed to be the topper in terms of class. As the name indicates, this variety was brought to the islands by laborers from India in 1845.
East India Mango
Flesh: Fleshy and yellow. The East Indian mango is loved by most mango fans and is believed to be the topper in terms of class. As the name indicates, this variety was brought to the islands by laborers from India in 1845.
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