mango (Mangifera indica)

  • The mango is the national fruit of India. "In India there are over 100 varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours. Mangoes have been cultivated in India from time immemorial."
  • There are hundreds of varieties. Here are just a few of the mango varieties that you may have come across:-
  • The Alphonso mango has a beautiful golden coloured flesh, is slightly larger and less perfumed than the Kesar , and just oh ... so delicious to eat! These too are in the UK from about April until June.
  • Haden mango
  • The Keitt mango is a late season mango cultivar that originated in southern Florida.
  • Kent mango
  • The Kesar mango (Kesar keri) - has a beautiful golden coloured flesh with an exotic slightly perfumed taste. These are really delicious just to eat on their own. They are available in the UK from about April until June.
  • The Maya mango is from Gambia or Israel and is available in the UK in the summer. When ripe this is a deliciously juicy thirst quenching mango.
  • Tommy Atkins mango
  • In the UK the best place to shop for Indian mangoes like the Kesar and Alphonso is, of course, in the Indian shops!

Links

  • A bit of history ... The Alphonso mango is named after Alphonso d'Albuquerque (1453-1515) He was a noted Portuguese naval general.
  • http://www.biographybase.com
  • Founded in 1968, the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) is the largest amateur fruit-growing organization in the world. The link below gives the botanical information for mango
  • http://www.crfg.org
  • The Mango is the national fruit. It has been cultivated in India since time immemorial. There are over 100 varieties of mangos in India, in a range of colors, sizes, and shapes. Common in the tropical part of the world, mangos are savored for their sweet juice and bright colors.
  • http://www.iloveindia.com
  • The mango is indeed a divine fruit. Enjoy it as often as you can! (David Wolfe)
  • http://www.dorette.de
Alphonso mangoes

Alphonso mangoes

Keitt mangoes

Keitt mangoes

Kesar mangoes

Kesar mangoes

maya mango

maya mango

Tommy Atkins mango

Tommy Atkins mango