Mango is a fruit that everyone likes in the summer season. This fruit can be eaten in many ways, that is why it is called the king of fruits. Mango has qualities along with taste. Do you know how many types of mangoes are very famous in India and how they can be identified. Let’s know how…
Totapuri
According to a report published in the Indian Express, it is green in colour and resembles a parrot’s beak. Grown in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, this mango is not as thick as other varieties. However, it is best for pickles and salads. How to identify: Ripe mangoes are green in colour and resemble a parrot’s beak.
Alphonso Mango
This mango, which ripens mainly in Maharashtra, now also grows in some parts of Gujarat and Karnataka. Hafas is the most expensive mango exported abroad. Saffron color is the identity of Hafas.
Saffron
One of the most expensive mangoes, Kesar has a saffron coloured pulp. This mango is grown in Ahmedabad and Gujarat. The Nawab of Junagadh first cultivated this mango in 1931 and it got the name Kesar in 1934. The colour of this mango is very similar to that of Kesar (Tejano) and this is its biggest specialty.
Langda Mango
Langdo mango is a famous variety found in Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh. Do you know how Langda got its name? This mango was first grown in the field of a man without legs, hence its name Langda. This mango ripens in July to August. It is oval in shape and is green even when ripe.
Ratnagiri
The famous Ratnagiri mangoes grow in Ratnagiri, Devgad, Raigad and Konkan in Maharashtra. Interestingly, each mango weighs between 150 and 300 grams. These mangoes have a red stripe on the top.
Sindhura
This mango is chewy and slightly sour. The fragrance of this mango stays in the mouth for a long time. This is the best mango for making shakes. The pulp of the mango is very yellow in color. This mango looks different from others. The color of the outside is red and the pulp inside is yellow.
Banganapalle
This mango is bigger than Alphonso in size and grows in Coonoor, Andhra Pradesh. This oval shaped mango has a very soft peel and its length is up to 14 cm. This mango is light yellow in color and has some spots on top.
Chosa
Chosa mango is very popular in Bihar and North India. In the 16th century, Sher Shah Suri started growing this mango in his area. This mango is named after a city in Bihar. It tastes very sweet and the color of the peel is bright yellow. The yellow-golden color of this mango is its identity.
Malda
Malda is called the king of mangoes in Bihar. Mango is especially used in making chutney. This mango is sweet and sour in taste. Pulpy and delicious. The peel of this mango is thicker than other mangoes. It has a sweet fragrance.
Malgova
The colour of this mango is greenish-yellow. The shape of this mango is round. This yellow pulp mango is available in May and June. The weight of this round mango is 300-500 grams.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : May 24, 2024, 18:46 IST