There are many Top Mangoes in the Indian Market, each with unique flavors, textures, and appearances. Here are some of the most popular types of mangoes:
1. Alphonso (Hapus) (Top Mangoes in the Indian Market)
- Origin: India
- Characteristics: Known for its rich, creamy, and sweet flavor with a distinctive aroma. It has a golden-yellow color and smooth, non-fibrous flesh.
- Availability: Typically available from March to June.
2. Ataulfo (Honey or Champagne)
- Origin: Mexico
- Characteristics: Small, golden-yellow mango with a sweet, buttery flesh that is fiberless. It has a slightly flattened shape.
- Availability: Peak season from March to July.
3. Haden
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Characteristics: Bright red with green and yellow touches and small white dots. It has a sweet and mildly spicy flavor with a firm, fibrous texture.
- Availability: Available from March to May.
4. Kent
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Characteristics: Large, oval-shaped mango with dark green skin, often with a red blush. It has juicy, tender flesh with minimal fibers and a sweet, rich flavor.
- Availability: Available from December to February and June to August.
5. Keitt
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Characteristics: Large, green-skinned mango that stays green even when ripe. It has a sweet, citrusy flavor and firm, fiberless flesh.
- Availability: Available from August to October.
6. Tommy Atkins
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Characteristics: The most commercially grown variety. It has a red blush over green and orange skin, with a mildly sweet flavor and firm, fibrous flesh.
- Availability: Available year-round.
7. Francis (Haitian)
- Origin: Haiti
- Characteristics: Oval-shaped with a bright yellow skin and green overtones. It has a rich, spicy, and sweet flavor with a slightly fibrous texture.
- Availability: Available from May to July.
8. Kesar
- Origin: India
- Characteristics: Known as the “queen of mangoes,” it has a golden-yellow skin with a hint of green. It has a sweet, rich flavor and a saffron-like aroma.
- Availability: Available from May to July.
9. Palmer
- Origin: Brazil
- Characteristics: Large, elongated mango with a deep red to purple skin. It has a sweet, mild flavor and a smooth, fiberless texture.
- Availability: Available from August to October.
10. Nam Dok Mai
- Origin: Thailand
- Characteristics: Long, slender mango with a golden-yellow skin. It has a sweet, floral flavor and smooth, non-fibrous flesh.
- Availability: Available from March to June.
11. Sindhri
- Origin: Pakistan
- Characteristics: Large, oval-shaped mango with a golden-yellow skin. It has a rich, sweet flavor and a smooth texture.
- Availability: Available from May to July.
12. Bailey’s Marvel
- Origin: Florida, USA
- Characteristics: Round to oval shape with a yellow-orange skin and red blush. It has a sweet, tropical flavor with a firm, fiberless texture.
- Availability: Available from June to July.
These varieties offer a wide range of flavors, textures, and appearances, making mangoes a versatile and popular fruit worldwide.
