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Types Of Mangoes Found In India:  Each year, when the summer in India sets in with all its might, people of the country are swept off their feet into a nationwide party of its most cherished fruit: the mango. Mangoes are not just a seasonal fruit, they're an essence of Indian summers. During mango season, the roadside stalls and markets are filled with various mangoes. For most in India, the arrival of the mangoes signals the onset of the summer season.

Mango becomes a part of every afternoon routine, when families slice, eat and enjoy the fruit before lunch. From aamras and shrikhand to sour pickles and cool beverages, mango becomes a huge part of Indian food during its peak season, which is usually between April and August.

List Of Indian Mango Varieties: 

There are more than a thousand types of mangoes found in India, each with different flavours, textures, and smells. The Alphonso, also known as Hapus or Ratnagiri mangoes, is considered the King of Mangoes. It is loved for its deep richness and smooth texture. On the other hand, the Kesar of Gujarat is also a mango variety, which is world-famous for its saffron colour and tangy sweetness. Most popular, Dasheri mangoes are widely famous for their fragrant juiciness. Then, there is the Langra mango, known for its distinct flavour and thin skin. Totapuri mangoes are used in pickles and chutneys, and are also widely cultivated across India. Each district of India has its mango speciality, which creates the Indian mango season an ethnically vibrant reflection of India’s versatility and flavours.

Which Are The Top Mango Producing States In India? 

State Notable Varieties Production Highlights
Uttar Pradesh Dasheri, Langra Largest producer with almost 4 million tonnes/year
Andhra Pradesh Banganapalli, Totapuri Leading cultivation in the area
Maharashtra Alphonso, Pairi Major exporter of mango, especially Alphonso
Telangana Banganapalli, Himayat major commercial production
Karnataka Raspuri, Badami, Totapuri known for varieties and producing large output
Tamil Nadu Malgova, Banganapalli famous for unique southern varieties
Bihar Zardalu, Langra known for aromatic varieties
West Bengal Himsagar, Langra world-famous for sweet and juicy mangoes

List Of Top 15 Famous Mango Varieties In India And Easy Ways To Identify Them:

Mango Variety Region/State Ways To Identify Them
Alphonso (Hapus) Maharashtra, Goa Golden-yellow, smooth skin, rich aroma, creamy flesh
Kesar Gujarat Saffron-colored, small to medium, tangy-sweet taste
Dasheri Uttar Pradesh Elongated, greenish-yellow, aromatic and juicy
Langra Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Green even when ripe, fibrous, strong aroma
Banganapalli Andhra Pradesh Large, oblong, yellow skin, fiberless flesh
Totapuri Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Parrot-beak shape, greenish-yellow, tangy
Himsagar West Bengal Small, round, thin skin, juicy, sweet
Neelum Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh Small, oval, yellow with red blush, late season
Chausa Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Oblong, yellow, extremely sweet, late season
Malgova Tamil Nadu Large, round, greenish-yellow, aromatic
Raspuri Karnataka Medium, oval, reddish skin, juicy, tangy-sweet
Badami Karnataka Similar to Alphonso, smooth skin, sweet
Pairi Maharashtra Medium, round, reddish-yellow, juicy, tangy
Zardalu Bihar Small, golden-yellow, strong aroma, sweet
Amrapali Pan-India (Hybrid) Small, deep red blush, fiberless, sweet

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