There is no trace of doubt that Mango is the most loved and popular fruit in our beautiful country- India, and why shouldn’t it be? There is nothing more refreshing, delicious and silky smooth as a bite of mango.
Did you know that there are 1500 varieties of mangoes cultivated in India? That’s more than any other fruit known to mankind. Now, with so many varieties, how does one decide? Fret not, that’s exactly what our blog is here to help you with.
Sadly, we can’t go about mentioning all 1500, but we definitely will mention the 10 most adored and well-known types of mangoes that you need to try.
Kesar
The Kesar mango has a distinctive fragrance to it that can liven up your house. It is grown and cultivated in the Girnar mountains of Gujarat, Ahmedabad and is named after the spice ‘saffron’.
Season: June to July
Color: Skin is dull yellow with a green tinge and inside pulp is saffron-colored.
Shape: Roundish shape with a curved tip
Taste: Sweet but Milder in taste than Alphonso’s
Other Characteristics:
- Mostly used to make aamras
- Size is small to medium
- A bit expensive than other types of mangoes
Alphonso/Hapus
Alphonso mango is unlike any other type of mango and is the king of all mangoes. It is a native to Maharashtra but is also grown in some parts of Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. It is the most expensive variety of mango due to its distinct taste, color, and shape.
Season: May to June
Color: Bright golden yellow with a tinge of red.
Shape: Voluptuous Oval-shaped (ovate oblique)
Taste: Sweet with Rich flavor & creamy texture
Other Characteristics:
- Non- fibrous and juicy pulp
- Popular all around the world
- Medium-sized (4-6 inches long)
Dasheri
This is the popular “chusne wala aam”. The homeland of this mango is Uttar Pradesh. It is the oldest variety of mango, and were first grown by the Nawabs of India.
Season: June to July
Color: Yellow-green
Shape: Elongated
Taste: Extremely sweet
Other Characteristics:
- Fibreless
- Used to make a variety of chutneys
- Medium-sized seed
Chausa
Back when Sher Shah Suri wanted to celebrate his victory over Humayun, he named his favourite mango- Chausa, the town of Bihar where these mangoes are grown and cultivated. These are seen at the end of the mango season.
Season: July to August
Color: Bright yellow
Shape: ovate (egg-like) to oval oblique
Taste: Extremely sweet and aromatic
Other Characteristics:
- Mostly found in North India
- Fibrous flesh & juicy pulp
- Medium keeping quality and exported.
Langra
This variety of mango was first grown by a farmer in Varanasi (Benaras) who was unfortunately disabled (limp) hence the name Langra came into being. It is very popular in West Bengal, Haryana, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Season: Mid July to August
Color: Green
Shape: Ovate (egg-like)
Taste: Sweet
Other Characteristics:
- Fibrous
- High level of natural sugar
- Poor keeping quality
- Very thin skin
- Once ripened, it releases a very strong aroma.
Conclusion
Now that you know the most popular and adored types of mangoes in India, you don’t need to be taken aback on which one to choose. It’s time to pick your favorite mango and enjoy it while the season lasts!