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Image Credit: Most mango varieties belong to the genus Mangifera. The most commonly cultivated and well-known species within this genus is Mangifera indica, which is the species responsible for the majority of mangoes consumed worldwide.
Alphonso
- Origin: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
- Description: Medium size, oval shape, golden yellow colour when ripe.
- Traits: Smooth texture, minimal fibre, rich and creamy taste, strong aroma.
- Availability: March to June
- Consumption: Eaten fresh, used in desserts and beverages.
Kent
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Large size, oval to round, greenish-yellow with a red blush.
- Traits: Juicy, sweet flavour with a rich, fibrous texture.
- Availability: December to February, June to August
- Consumption: Commonly eaten fresh or in fruit salads.
Haden
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Medium to large, round to oval shape, bright red with green and yellow overtones.
- Traits: Sweet and aromatic with some fibre.
- Availability: March to May
- Consumption: Ideal for fresh eating, juices, and smoothies.
Tommy Atkins
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Medium to large, oval shape, dark red skin over a green background.
- Traits: Firm flesh, mildly sweet and fibrous.
- Availability: March to July, October to January
- Consumption: Often eaten fresh, used in chutneys and jams.
Ataulfo (Honey Mango)
- Origin: Chiapas, Mexico
- Description: Small, flattened oval shape, bright yellow when ripe.
- Traits: Creamy and smooth texture, sweet, with a strong aroma, almost fibreless.
- Availability: March to July
- Consumption: Perfect for salads, smoothies, and desserts.
Chaunsa
- Origin: Punjab, Pakistan
- Description: Large, bright yellow, with a unique fragrance.
- Traits: Sweet, very juicy with a creamy texture.
- Availability: June to August
- Consumption: Highly preferred for juices and eating fresh.
Dasheri
- Origin: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Description: Medium size, elongated oval shape, greenish-yellow.
- Traits: Sweet and aromatic, fibreless.
- Availability: June to July
- Consumption: Eaten fresh, popular in smoothies.
Valencia Pride
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Large, elongated shape, bright red to pink skin.
- Traits: Sweet, rich flavour with a smooth, buttery texture, almost fibreless.
- Availability: July to August
- Consumption: Excellent for eating fresh and in salads.
Keitt
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Large, oval shape, green skin even when ripe.
- Traits: Sweet and mildly tart, fibreless flesh.
- Availability: August to September
- Consumption: Popular in slices, salads, and can be used green for pickles.
Palmer
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Large, elongated shape, dark purple-red skin.
- Traits: Mild and sweet with firm, juicy flesh.
- Availability: September to November
- Consumption: Good for fresh eating, juicing, and desserts.
Rajapuri
- Origin: Gujarat, India
- Description: Large, round shape, greenish-yellow skin.
- Traits: Mildly sweet, juicy, slightly fibrous.
- Availability: May to July
- Consumption: Commonly used for pickling and fresh eating.
Kesar
- Origin: Gujarat, India
- Description: Medium size, round shape, bright orange skin.
- Traits: Sweet and spicy, highly aromatic, smooth texture.
- Availability: May to July
- Consumption: Ideal for pulp, juices, and eating fresh.
Nam Dok Mai
- Origin: Thailand
- Description: Medium size, elongated and slender, bright yellow skin.
- Traits: Sweet, aromatic, and creamy, almost fibreless.
- Availability: Year-round in some regions
- Consumption: Eaten fresh, used in mango sticky rice and desserts.
Amrapali
- Origin: India
- Description: Small to medium, oblong shape, reddish-orange skin.
- Traits: Sweet and tangy, rich in flavor, moderately fibrous.
- Availability: June to August
- Consumption: Excellent for salads, juices, and fresh eating.
Glenn
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Medium size, oval shape, skin turns from green to yellow-orange when ripe.
- Traits: Sweet, rich flavour with a creamy texture, almost fibreless.
- Availability: June to August
- Consumption: Often eaten fresh or used in smoothies.
Irwin
- Origin: Japan
- Description: Medium size, oblate shape, skin is mostly red with a slight greenish tinge.
- Traits: Sweet and mild with a smooth texture, almost fibreless.
- Availability: June to July
- Consumption: Commonly eaten fresh or used in fruit salads.
Carabao (Philippine Mango)
- Origin: Philippines
- Description: Medium size, elongated shape, yellow when ripe.
- Traits: Sweet, creamy, and juicy with strong aromatic qualities.
- Availability: April to June
- Consumption: Widely consumed fresh, used in desserts like mango float.
Palmer
- Origin: Brazil
- Description: Medium to large, elongated and slightly curved, purple-red skin.
- Traits: Mildly sweet with a soft, juicy texture.
- Availability: October to January
- Consumption: Eaten fresh or in fruit salads.
Kensington Pride (Bowen Mango)
- Origin: Australia
- Description: Medium size, oval shape, yellow skin with a red blush.
- Traits: Sweet and tangy with a rich, juicy texture.
- Availability: September to March
- Consumption: Popular eaten fresh, in salads, and for juicing.
Golek
- Origin: Indonesia
- Description: Large size, cylindrical shape, bright green skin.
- Traits: Sweet with a fibrous texture.
- Availability: May to July
- Consumption: Often used for juices and fresh consumption.
Edward
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Description: Medium size, oblong shape, yellow skin with a red blush.
- Traits: Sweet and spicy, juicy with a fine texture.
- Availability: May to July
- Consumption: Excellent for fresh eating, salads, and desserts.
Julie
- Origin: Jamaica
- Description: Small, ovate shape, yellow skin with reddish spots.
- Traits: Richly flavored, spicy and sweet, with a soft, buttery texture, almost fibreless.
- Availability: June to July
- Consumption: Consumed fresh, in smoothies, and in traditional dishes.
Francine
- Origin: Haiti
- Description: Medium size, bright green skin with yellow patches when ripe.
- Traits: Very sweet with a creamy, fibreless texture.
- Availability: June to August
- Consumption: Eaten fresh, ideal for desserts and juices.
Sindhri
- Origin: Sindh, Pakistan
- Description: Large size, oval shape, bright yellow skin.
- Traits: Very sweet, juicy, with a creamy texture, almost fibreless.
- Availability: May to July
- Consumption: Widely regarded for fresh consumption and making rich mango shakes.
R2E2
- Origin: Australia
- Description: Very large, square shape, vibrant orange skin with a slight red blush.
- Traits: Sweet and mildly tangy, firm flesh with minimal fibres.
- Availability: November to February
- Consumption: Popular for fresh eating and in salads, holds well during shipping.
Banganapalli (Banganapalle)
- Origin: Andhra Pradesh, India
- Description: Large size, oblique oval shape, thin smooth yellow skin.
- Traits: Sweet and juicy with a very light fibre, meaty texture.
- Availability: April to June
- Consumption: Popular for fresh eating, juices, and as pulp for various desserts.
Langra
- Origin: Northern India
- Description: Medium size, oblong shape, green skin even when ripe.
- Traits: Tangy and aromatic, moderately juicy, with a fibrous texture.
- Availability: July to August
- Consumption: Eaten fresh, used in pickles, and widely enjoyed for its distinctive flavor.
Neelam
- Origin: South India
- Description: Small to medium size, oval shape, bright yellow skin.
- Traits: Known for its sweetness and strong aroma, juicy with slight fibres.
- Availability: May to July
- Consumption: Often eaten fresh, also used in desserts and juices.
Madame Francique (Francis)
- Origin: Haiti
- Description: Medium to large, elongated shape, skin is greenish-yellow with a slight orange blush.
- Traits: Rich, spicy and sweet flavour, fibrous and juicy.
- Availability: September to December
- Consumption: Highly valued for eating fresh and in culinary preparations, particularly in Caribbean cuisine.
Chok Anan (Chocanon, Honey Mango)
- Origin: Thailand
- Description: Medium size, round to oval shape, golden yellow skin.
- Traits: Sweet and aromatic, creamy texture, known for its non-fibrous pulp.
- Availability: July to September
- Consumption: Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and especially popular for making traditional Thai mango sticky rice.
