Mango is one of the popular fruits in the world due to its attractive color, delicious taste and excellent nutritional properties. Known for its sweet fragrance and flavor, the mango has delighted the senses for more than 4000 years. A celebrated fruit, mango, now produced in most of the tropical parts of the globe.

Monday, July 29, 2024

A Guide to Popular Mango Varieties Around the World

Mangoes come in a wide range of varieties, each with unique flavors, textures, and colors. Here are some popular and notable mango varieties from around the world:
  1. Alphonso (India) - Known for its rich, sweet flavor and smooth texture, often referred to as the "king of mangoes."
  2. Ataulfo (Honey or Champagne) (Mexico) - Small, yellow mango with a creamy texture and sweet taste.
  3. Haden (Florida, USA) - A medium to large mango with a rich, sweet flavor and vibrant red and yellow skin.
  4. Tommy Atkins (Florida, USA) - One of the most commercially grown mangoes, known for its long shelf life and fibrous flesh.
  5. Kent (Florida, USA) - Smooth, fiberless flesh with a sweet and juicy taste, often with a greenish-yellow skin.
  6. Keitt (Florida, USA) - Large mango with a sweet, mild flavor and minimal fiber, often green even when ripe.
  7. Palmer (Brazil) - An elongated mango with a deep red blush and a sweet, mild flavor.
  8. Francis (Haiti) - Rich, spicy flavor with a unique, sweet-tart taste and a bright yellow-orange skin.
  9. Kesar (India) - Known for its sweet, aromatic flavor and saffron-colored flesh.
  10. Neelam (India) - Small to medium-sized mango with a sweet, fragrant flavor, available later in the season.
  11. Dasheri (India) - Sweet and aromatic with a yellow-green skin and a fibrous texture.
  12. Langra (India) - A tangy-sweet flavor with a green skin that stays green even when ripe.
  13. Amrapali (India) - A hybrid variety known for its deep orange flesh and sweet flavor.
  14. Glen (Florida, USA) - A mild, sweet flavor with minimal fiber and a peachy-yellow skin.
  15. Carrie (Florida, USA) - Small to medium-sized with a rich, spicy-sweet flavor and soft, fiberless flesh.
  16. Edward (Florida, USA) - Sweet and rich in flavor with a smooth, fiberless texture and a pinkish-yellow skin.
  17. Julie (Caribbean) - Known for its unique shape, rich flavor, and slightly tangy taste.
  18. Irwin (Australia) - Smooth, sweet flesh with minimal fiber and a deep red blush.
  19. Nam Dok Mai (Thailand) - A popular Thai variety with a sweet, floral flavor and a fiberless texture.
  20. Osteen (Spain) - An elongated mango with a mild, sweet flavor and a purple-red blush.
These varieties highlight the diversity of mangoes, offering a range of flavors and textures to suit different preferences.
A Guide to Popular Mango Varieties Around the World

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