Different Types of Mangoes With Pictures

Top 10 most famous varieties of mangoes in India. From Alphonso mango, to Badami mango, to Langra mango, these domestic and hybrid mango varieties are the best types of mango in India.

1. Alphonso (Hapus) – Ratnagiri

Also known as Hapus, Alphonso is widely known for its sweetness, richness and flavor. Owing to the facts, the Alphonso has been called the king of mangoes.

The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese general and military expert who helped establish Portuguese colonies in India. The Portuguese introduced grafting on mango trees to produce varieties like Alphonso.

The Alphonso is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango, and is grown mainly in Western Indian states. The fruit of this variety is medium in size, ovate oblique in shape and orange yellow in colour. The fruit quality is excellent and keeping quality is good. It has been found good for canning purpose. It is mainly exported as fresh fruit to other countries. It is a mid season variety.

2. Badami – Karnataka

Known as Alphonso of Karnataka, Badami is an exquisite mango which is similar to Alphonso. Badami is one of a number of delicious mangoes grown in India.

The fruit has pale yellow, thin skin through which it is easy to detect the softness of the flesh. The flesh is an attractive yellow and orange colour. Badami is almost totally fibreless and this is what makes it more exquisite.

3. Chaunsa – Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

It is said that Chaunsa mango originated in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. Legends say, it is also called "sumer bahist," this variety of mango was originally made popular by Sher Shah Suri throughout the subcontinent.

While commemorating his victory over Humayun at Chausa, he gave his favorite mango the name Chaunsa. The fruit has a golden-yellow color when it is soft, is almost fiberless, and has an aromatic, pleasant, sweet flavor.

Commonly available varieties in India are greenish-yellow. The unique taste and richness in its flavor makes it a favorite. Overall, it is considered the best mango in terms of its rich aroma, sweet taste and juicy pulp.

4. Langra – Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

The 'Langra' mango, also known as Banarasi Langra, is primarily grown in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. This Langra retains a greenish tinge while ripening. It is normally harvested during the last half of July, after monsoon.

It is said that it is named langra (meaning "lame") because , it first appeared in the orchard of a lame man in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Langra mangoes are oval-shaped and has golden colour. It tastes, both – sweet and a bit acidic.

5. Dasheri – Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh

The 'Dasheri' mango is a mango cultivar which originated in a village near Kakori in Lucknow district in 18th century. It is a sweet and fragrant variety of mango grown in North India and Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of the Dasheri mango.

People from the village Dasheri near Kakori, Uttar Pradesh have the mother plant. This mother plant belonged to the orchards of Late Mohammad Ansar Zaidi. This mother plant is said to be around 200 years old. It bears fruit every alternate year.

Though the fruit is small when compared to its grafted counterparts, its flavor and aroma are unmatched. The plant is being well taken care of by Mr. Zaidi's descendants. It is often referred to as "The Mother Dasehri".

6. Kesar – Saurashtra, Gujarat

Grown in the foothills of Girnar in Gujarat, western India. The mango is known for its bright orange colored pulp and was given the geographical indication status in 2011. The mango was first grown in 1931 by Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai in Vanthali. About 75 grafts were then planted in the foothills of Girnar at the Junagadh Laal Dori farm.

The mango is said to have been known as "Kesar" since 1934 when the Nawab of Junagadh Muhammad Mahabat Khan III said "This is Kesar" looking at the orange pulp of the fruit—kesar being Hindi for saffron. The mango grown around the Gir sanctuary area is officially known as "Gir Kesar Mango".

7. Mulgoba – Tamil Nadu

It is a large round fruit (typically 300-500 g), it has a small hard seed inside and is very juicy and fragrant. It is generally considered to be one of the best mangoes". A variety that was transplanted in Florida is called Mulgoba. It is a round mango which retains a green colour (with hints of red) when ripe.

It is roundish-oblique, in shape, with a blunt apex and has a smaller lateral beak than other mangoes. For the size of fruit, the stone is small. The Florida variety is more yellowish with some crimson blush. The fiber-less flesh is yellow, soft, and has a flavor that is rich, spicy, and sweet.

8. Himsagar – West Bengal

This variety is indigenous to Bengal. This is one of the choicest varieties of Bengal and has gained extensive popularity. Fruit is of medium size, ovate to ovate oblique in shape. Fruit colour is yellow.

Fruit quality and keeping quality are good. It is an early season variety. Himsagar ripens in May and it is available in the market from the second week of May to the end of June. It is also known as Khirsapati.

9. Benishan Mango – Banganapalli, Andhra Pradesh

The 'Alampur Beneshan' or Benishan Mango, is from Southern India. Sometimes known as Seeri, the fruit is medium-sized with thin skin, ranging in color from green to yellow. The flesh of the ripe fruit is fiberless, ranging in color from yellow to golden-yellow to orange-yellow. Many Indian strains stay green even on ripening, though a slight yellowing or blush is often noted near the stalk. The pores in the skin have a distinct whitish coloration.

The flesh has a deep, slightly tart flavor with slight accents of cinnamon, pepper, jackfruit and other Indian mango cultivars like Alphonso.

10. Imam Pasand – South India

Imam Pasand or Himayat or Himam Pasand or Himayuddin or Humayun Pasand or Himma pasand is a lesser known and exclusive mango cultivar, grown in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu states in India. The names suggest regal origins and it is said to have been the fruit of choice for India's royalty.

It is a large, not too attractive looking mango, mottled green that lightens to blotched yellow-green as it ripens. It is available only during the months of May and June and each mango could grow up to 800 grams in weight. It is widely known for its unique taste and it has been considered as the "King of Mangoes." The Imam Pasand's aftertaste is quite different, with hints of coconut and lime.

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Different Types of Mangoes With Pictures

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