The start of summer is marked by the sweetness of mango. The lovely smell, with different flavors and its sweetness, attracts everyone. Mango, the fruit, is loved worldwide. It is considered as “The King of Fruit”. There are more than a thousand varieties of mango found in the world. Mangoes grow well in sandy loam soil in warm regions of the world. Here we present the top ten list of famous mango varieties of the world.
#1 Miyazaki Mango, Japan
Miyazaki’s mangoes are the most expensive mangoes in the world. It is considered a luxury gift in Japan. Miyazaki mangoes are known for their unique ruby red color. The weight of individual fruit must be at least 350 grams and 15% more sugar content. Japanese farmers wrap each mango in a small net so that sunlight gets evenly distributed. Because of high maintenance and premium quality, its cost is high. So if you too are a great mango lover, add to taste Miyazaki mango to your bucket-list.
#2 Alphonso Mango, India
India has the most delicious mangoes of the world, as in terms of quantity and variety. Alphonso mangoes are a bright golden yellow with a tinge of red color. It has a superior taste, flavor, and texture. The fruit is non-fibrous with juicy pulp. The Alphonso is available from mid of April to The end of June month. The mango generally weighs 150 to 300 gm. It grows mainly in the Konkan region of western India. The Alphonso mango has a good international trade market in parts of the world.
#3 Chausa/Chaunsa Mango, Pakistan
Chausa mangoes are one of the famous types of mangoes of the world. It is grown mainly in South Asia, India, and Pakistan. Both the countries export significant quantities of the fruit. It is incredibly sweet in taste. Chausa mango is eaten with different style. The mango is first softened with thumbs and then the juice is directly suck. Majority of people consumed it without using knife or any other cutlery. So try this summer with a different style of eating your mango.
#4 Philippine Mango/Carabao, Philippines
Carabao is also known as the Philippine mango or The Manila mango. It is the top variety of mango grown in the Philippines. When ripe, the fruit is a rich yellow in color with green. The Carabao mango is a rich source of Calcium, potassium, amino acids, and Magnesium. There are 14 different strains of Carabao mango. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Carabao is the sweetest variety of mango. So for extra sweetness, choose only Carabao mango.
#5 Diamond Mango, Myanmar
The Sein Ta Lone Mango from Myanmar, also known as the Diamond Solitaire Mango. Mangoes are a very popular fruit among the people of Myanmar. Great varieties of mangoes in taste, color, and shape are found in the country. The fruits are found from April to August. The outer skin is thin and is an orange-yellow in color. Myanmar mangoes are extremely fragrant. Diamond Mango is considered the top variety of Myanmar mango.
#6 Ataulfo Mango, Mexicon
Mexicon has been the world’s largest exporter of the mangoes for many years. The texture of the Ataulfo is especially silky and tender. The flavor is a combination of sweetness and tang. It contains a narrow and very thin pit. An Ataulfo Mango is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. The fruits are sold between March to September. As of 2009, Mexican Ataulfo Mango were the second-most popular variety of mango sold in the U.S.
#7 Tommy Atkins Mango, Florida, US
Tommy Atkins mangoes are known for their fibrous, sweet & juicy flesh. The mango is an extremely commercial variety of plant. The fruit color, strong and steady production are significant features of mango plant. It has a long shelf life. So can be transported to long distance with little care only.
#8 St. Julian/Julie Mango, Jamaica, Carihailand
The most popular variety of mango in Jamaica is of Julie mango. The Julie mango is also known as Saint Julian. The fruit is rich, sweet, with coconut-like flavor. The mango fruit is small, green color with some crimson blushes. This variety is good for those with a small yard because it is a very compact, dwarf tree. This variety of mango is descended from the Indian line of mangoes. In Florida, the fruit ripen from June to July month.
#9 Nam Dok Mai Mango, Thailand
Nam Dok Mai is one of the famous mango variety originated in Thailand. The mango variety is commercially grown in Australia and Colombia. The fruit is elongated, with a prominent beak.
The mango color is normally yellow with green spots. The Nam Dok Mai mango variety is known for its pleasant aroma and very sweet taste. The tree is not so big, height reaches over six meters.
#10 Honey Gold Mango, Australia
Honey Gold Mangoes are known for their bold, intense sweet flavor. The fruit has a yellow-orange skin and fibreless flesh. Honey Gold Mangoes also have a smaller seed than other varieties. These mangoes were bred by chance in 1991 in Queensland’s Rockhampton region. In Honey Gold mango there’s more flesh to eat as compared to other mango variety.
Mangoes serve a memorable treat to every time being eaten. The different varieties of mangoes in the world are gifts to us from the Mother Nature. The sweet and juicy fruit is famous worldwide. Do you know, which is the costliest mango variety of the world? How much is it cost? Which country is the largest producer of mangoes in the world? To know more about the famous fruit, comment below in the box.
