5 Best Varieties Of Mangoes In The World

 If you are in India during the summer, you would know that it is an absolute delight to try the different varieties of mangoes that are produced here.

summers in India are long and often excruciating. you often feel extremely thirsty and the heat kills your appetite. However, there is one thing about summer that makes us drool and not sweat - Mangoes! If you are in India during the summer, you would know that it is an absolute delight to try the different varieties of mangoes that are produced here. While all kinds of mangoes are packed and exported to almost all parts of the country, there are certain regions that are known for a specific type of mango. These are the best places to try out this amazing seasonal fruit of India which defines the word delicious.

Today we will uncover the 5 best varieties of mangoes in the world. As an added bonus, I will also share some interesting anecdotes about each variety of mango. So without any further ado, let's get cracking. 

1. Totapuri mango of Karnataka 

Although not very sweet in taste, the Totapuri is an extremely favorite mango variety in south India as it is used in several pickles and salads. It can be recognized quite easily due to its greenish shade and hooked tip resembling a parrot's beak. It is majorly produced in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in south India.

2.  Alphonso mango of Maharashtra 

Named after the Portuguese general Afonso de Albuquerque, Alphonso mango is known as the King of mangoes. Unparalleled taste and texture make Alphonso the most sought after variety of mango in the world. 

Grown in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, Alphonso is believed to be the driving force behind Mango being the national fruit of India. Alphonso mango from the Konkan region has been awarded the Geographical Indication tag. 

India is the largest producer of mangoes accounting for 40 percent of the world trade. Plus the fifth largest exporter in the world. Famous for its rich taste and fibreless flesh, an Alphonso mango weighs and runs till the start of June. The juicy pulp of Alphonso complements some of the most delicious desserts across the globe. It comes as no surprise as to why Alphonso mangoes top the list of best varieties of mangoes in the world and known as the king of Mangoes.

3. Madame Francis of mango of Southeast Asia 

The loveliest tropical fruit of the Haiti region in the West is none other than Madame Francis. Though being one of the best varieties of mangoes in the world, people find it difficult to pluck Madame Francis in the wild. The reason being its association with the poisonous family of Anacardiaceae plants. However, the mango tastes superbly luscious and a bite of it can be a complete mood-changer! 

Sweet, strong flavor with some fibers, Madame Francis comes in a medium-sized oval kidney shape. The ripening season for this variety starts from May and remains till July. 

4. Thailand of Ivory Mango 

Resembling a young elephant's tusk, every mango rule the Thai and the Chinese mainland. The thin, elongated shape and lustrous smooth skin are the distinct characteristics of ivory mangoes. ivory mangoes have bright yellowish flesh and are not too fibrous. These unique features make lvory rank among the best varieties of mangoes in the world.

According to reports, lvory mangoes were first introduced in Yunnan, China from Thailand in 1914. And interestingly, the first tree which was planted still grows in the Chinese mainland and once produced more than 500kg of fruit in a single year.

5.  Haden mango of Florida, USA

A fantastic story captures the tale of Haden mangoes. A retired Us Captain John. Haden planted four dozen Mulgoba seedlings on his property - Coconut Grove, Florida. The tree took eight years to grow. Florence Haden, the wife of the late Captain, became the first person to pluck a mango off the Haden tree. 

Today, Haden is the most widely produced variety of mango in Florida. Considered among the best varieties of mangoes in the world. Haden has dominant red and hinted yellow hues. Varieties like Tommy Atkins draw heritage from the Haden seed. Other famous varieties of mango found in the US include - Dot, Angie, Earlygold, Florigon, Gary, Glenn, Lippens, and so on. The names are generally derived from the surnames of the growers who first planted the seeds.