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