What types of mangoes are there

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Shikha bhatt · Answer

Hello, India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world and a wide variety of mango cultivars are grown across different agro-climatic zones. These mango varieties differ in taste, aroma, color, shape, and use. The most commercially important mango varieties recognized by government agencies include Alphonso (Hapus), Dasheri, Langra, Chausa, Banganapalli, Totapuri, Kesar, Neelum, and Fazli.

The Alphonso (Hapus) mango, primarily grown in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri region, is known for its rich aroma, fiberless pulp, and superior sweetness. It is highly valued for both domestic consumption and export. Dasheri, popular in Uttar Pradesh, is a sweet and aromatic mango with a soft texture. Langra, grown in Bihar and eastern UP, retains its green skin even when ripe and has a tangy-sweet taste. The Chausa variety, also from North India, is juicy, very sweet, and often consumed fresh.

In South India, Totapuri is widely cultivated and used mostly for processing (juices, pickles, pulp) due to its mildly tangy flavor. Banganapalli, from Andhra Pradesh, is a large-sized mango with thin skin and sweet flavor, ideal for table use. Gujarat’s Kesar mango is famous for its saffron-colored flesh and strong aroma. Neelum is a late-season variety grown mainly in southern India and used for both eating fresh and processing. Fazli, cultivated in eastern India (West Bengal and Bihar), is a large mango known for its high yield and processing potential.