It’s summer with all its cruel heat, but one of the great respites from the tortures of the season is those delicious mangoes. Aptly labeled as the kind of fruits, mangoes are perhaps the most loved fruits worldwide. And then there are so many excellent varieties of mangoes, and let us talk about their very best.
Ten delicious varieties of mangoes in India.
The following are the varieties that will have your taste buds lusting after them:
1. Alphonso Mangoes
The first and one of the yummiest varieties in this list of ten types of mangoes in India are Aplphanse mangoes from Ratnagiri and the surrounding villages of Maharashtra. This delicious variety is available in the worst of summer hear during mid-July when they are in huge demand locally and internationally. Besides their delicious taste, their beautiful yellow color adds to their appeal. They are named after Afonso de Albuquerque, the viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515, and Portuguese Jesuits created them in Goa via grafting techniques.
2. Kesar Mangoes
The next variety in this list is Kesar mangoes. Their names owe their name to their saffron appearance, and their incredibly distinct sweet taste has earned them the title of ‘Queen of Mangoes.’ Girnar Hills of Junagadh of Gujarat is famous for this variety of mangoes. They are available right through the summer season – from May to July.
3. Dasheri Mangoes
Lucknow is known as the land of Nawabs but is equally famous for being a popular source of the king of fruits. Its royal mangoes, Dasheri Mangoes, are next on this list of ten types of mangoes in India. Distinguished by their green peels, though, a mango enthusiast will also tell them apart from their taste. Dasher Mangoes are available right through the summer season – from mid-May to late August.
4. Himsagar and Kishan Bhog Mangoes
These sweet varieties of mangoes are from another Nawab city – Murishadbad of West Bengal. One of the Nawabi cities of West Bengal, the city of Murshidabad, is famous for its wide variety of delicious mangoes. They are only two of the different types of this delicious fruit one can find there.
5. Chausa Mangoes
Chausa variety of mangoes from Hardoi and surrounding areas of Uttar Pradesh are famous all over North India for their delicious taste, enchanting aroma, and mesmerizing yellowish texture. There is a special joy in sucking the juices out of these Mangoes. Thus it is no surprise that they should make it to this list of ten types of mangoes in India.
6. Badami Mangoes
Also called Karnatka-Alphanso because of their delicious taste, the next variety of mangoes in this list is Badami Mangoes are the pride of many regions in Northern Karnataka. This delightful variety of mangoes is available in most months of summer.
7. Safeda Mangoes
One of the most delicious varieties of mangoes in this list of ten types of mangoes in India is Safeda Mangoes. The Safeda Mangoes are known by many names – The banganpali variety or Benishan Mango variety. It is also called ‘The King of Mangoes in South India’ because of its incredibly delicious taste.
8. Bombay Green Mangoes
The land of five rivers, Punjab, is home to the next variety in this list of ten types of mangoes in India, Bombay Green Mangoes. The reader may find their name to be a misnomer, but they won’t be able to find the taste of this delicious fruit.
9. Langra Mangoes
Varanasi is famous for several reasons, and one of the top ten reasons has to be Langra mangoes, the next in this list of ten types of mangoes in India. Banarasi Langra mangoes are distinguished by their lemon-yellow skin tone and mouthwatering taste.
10. Totapuri Mangoes
Those who ever had a chance to live in the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore, won’t tire singing of or praising of heavenly taste of its Totapuri Mangoes. The only problem with this variety is that one can never have enough of them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When one is talking about mangoes and their several varieties, there are several frequently asked questions (FAQs). The following are some of the most important of these:
Question: What is the season for mangoes?
Answer: The season of the mangoes is the summer season, and they are available from April to September, depending on the variety and region of India.
Question: What are some of the ways one can eat mangoes?
Answer: There are several ways of eating mangoes, including:
- One can suck their juice from a hole in the peel.
- One can cut them into slices and then eat them.
- One can make pickles out of them. One can enjoy that throughout the year.
- One can add them as ingredients to several dishes.
Question: What are some other varieties of mangoes not listed above?
Answer: The above list of top mangoes found in India is not exclusive. There are several other variety of mangoes including Neelam Mangoes, Raspuri Mangoes, Kilichundan Mango, Malgoa/Mulgoba Mangoes, Lakshmanbhog Mangoes, Amrapali Mangoes, Rumani Mangoes – Imam Pasand Mangoes,Mankurad Mangoes, Paheri/Pairi Mangoes, Mallika Mangoes, Gulab Khaas Mangoes, Vanraj Mangoes etc.
Question: What is the nutritional value of mangoes?Answer: The exact nutritional value of mangoes varies according to the type. The following is the nutritional value of about 165 grams of mangoes:
- Calories: 99
- Protein: 1.4 grams
- Carbs: 24.7 grams
- Fat: 0.6 grams
- Fiber: 2.6 grams
- Sugar: 22.5 grams
- Vitamin C: 67% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Copper: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Folate: 18% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin B6: 12% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin E: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin K: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Niacin: 7% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Potassium: 6% of the DV
- Riboflavin: 5% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Magnesium: 4% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Thiamine: 4% of the Daily Value (DV)
The reader must note that a single serving of mangoes can meet 67% of their Vitamin C, an essential vitamin needed in good regular doses for the body to function correctly. If the reader has any other queries, they should feel free to ask them here.
The Bottom Line
One can quickly wrap up the above discussion by concluding that the incredible variety of delicious mangoes blesses India and that one should taste every type of mangoes they run across.
