{ "schemaVersion": 1, "metadata": { "title": "Mango tasting profiles", "description": "Public alphabetical mango catalogue with complete editorial tasting, ripeness and serving notes; associated places and links to histories.", "site": "https://mangoranking.com", "readOnly": true, "scope": { "countries": 195, "territories": 1, "countryDirectory": "193 United Nations member states and the two UN observer states; Puerto Rico is a separately identified territory.", "inventory": "Selected introductions and public name records, not a complete inventory of mangoes or a count of genetically distinct cultivars." }, "fieldSemantics": { "ordering": "Alphabetical catalogue order and featured selections are for discovery. Mango Rankings publishes no quality ranking, scores, or review ratings.", "associatedPlace": "A place associated with a mango or name in this collection. It may be a country, territory, state, or broad region; it is not necessarily a botanical origin.", "associatedCountryIds": "Country-directory codes associated with a public tasting profile or regional-name record, including sourced cultivation and research trials. These codes do not by themselves establish origin or commercial production. Read the typed placeAssociations in the knowledge dataset; historical associations are also provided on stories as associatedCountryNames.", "associatedCountryNames": "Countries and territories connected by a story, including historical origins and later growing or naming traditions. Read the history and its citations before making an origin claim.", "placeAssociations": "Typed place connections keep notes and sources beside each claim. cultivation records a cited growing connection; research-trial records study or evaluation at the named location and is not evidence of commercial production. Catalogue associations and historical settings do not alone establish cultivation or botanical origin.", "regions": "Discovery regions for the places recorded in this collection, including sourced cultivation and research trials. These are not botanical origins or a census of cultivar diversity. The single region in a legacy tasting or regional-name record retains its original catalogue classification.", "tastingNotes": "Editorial flavour and texture associations, not added ingredients, laboratory measurements, or independently verified quality scores.", "seasonNote": "Editorial or cited typical availability windows, with scope given in the prose. Not a live harvest forecast or a promise of current availability.", "legacySeasonNote": "The legacy tasting-profile seasonNote is preserved for compatibility but has no structured location/source context. Use the seasons collection for sourced geographic harvest windows; do not interpret an old profile string as a harvest calendar.", "aliases": "Names and searchable spellings from the public collection. A trade name, nickname, or local name does not establish genetic identity.", "names": "Structured recorded names retain their original text, name type, language or script when documented, place context and record-level sources. Parentage labels and legacy aliases are not automatically synonyms.", "relationships": "Explicit cited parentage or named-selection relationships. Sharing parents or belonging to a group does not make two entries identical. A missing edge is a gap in this collection, not evidence that no relationship exists.", "seasonWindows": "One-based month numbers describe a geographic harvest or peak window with a cited source. Partial months are qualified in the label and note. These are not live availability, shopping stock or inferred seasons for every cultivar in a place.", "sources": "Record-level source references. Editorial prose and tasting associations are not direct quotations from these sources; citation scope is explained in the relevant text.", "illustrations": "AI-created scenes are labelled by their captions and are not archival images or evidence for an origin claim.", "passport": "The personal passport and tasting notebook stay in the visitor’s browser. User-triggered backups are private downloads, never part of these public resources. These datasets expose no browser saves, tasting records or write API." } }, "count": 58, "records": [ { "id": "alphonso", "slug": "alphonso", "name": "Alphonso", "aliases": "Hapus", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "The gold standard", "notes": "Saffron, apricot jam, and an almost unfairly lush finish—the “king of mangoes” earns the title.", "ripeness": "Give gently at the shoulders; the perfume should arrive before the bite.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/alphonso", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/alphonso.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Konkan coast, India", "title": "The smell of an opened mango box.", "paragraph": "Hapus is closely associated with the Konkan coast, especially Ratnagiri and Devgad. Cut through the skin and the appeal becomes obvious: richly coloured flesh, a thick creamy texture, and a perfume that stays with you. Our favourite way to understand it is to taste a plain spoonful before adding anything.", "tastingNotes": [ "Apricot", "Rich sweetness", "Floral" ], "servingSuggestion": "Scoop from the cheeks, or press the flesh into aamras. Taste it plain first; it already brings plenty of sweetness.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": "Yellow to golden skin, sometimes retaining green patches; orange-yellow flesh inside. Aroma and a gentle give matter more than colour alone.", "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "alphonso", "status": "tradition", "statusLabel": "Local tradition", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/alphonso", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/alphonso.md" }, "video": { "label": "Alphonso in the field", "format": "short", "url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ronN2bnqeT4" } }, { "id": "ambika", "slug": "ambika", "name": "Ambika", "aliases": "Amrapali × Janardhan Pasand", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jul–Sep", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Balanced in crimson", "notes": "A deep-red Indian hybrid with firm flesh and a poised sweet-acid balance.", "ripeness": "Wait for the red skin to deepen and the shoulders to give slightly.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/ambika", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/ambika.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "India", "title": "Colour outside, balance inside.", "paragraph": "Ambika is an Indian hybrid with firm flesh and a sweet-acid balance. Its red colouring is attractive, but a gentle give and fragrance are better eating cues than colour alone.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "ambika", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/ambika", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/ambika.md" } }, { "id": "ambrosia", "slug": "ambrosia", "name": "Ambrosia", "aliases": "Florida Ambrosia", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Aug", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Round and richly sweet", "notes": "A round Florida mango with generous sweetness and a plush, rich finish.", "ripeness": "Look for yellow skin, a fragrant aroma and a gently yielding shoulder.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/ambrosia", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/ambrosia.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "A round, rich late-season bite.", "paragraph": "Florida’s Ambrosia has a plush sweetness that suits a simple dessert. Serve ripe pieces with unsweetened yogurt so the fruit’s flavour sets the pace.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "ambrosia", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/ambrosia", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/ambrosia.md" } }, { "id": "amelie", "slug": "amelie", "name": "Amélie", "aliases": "Governor · Amélie de Guinée", "associatedPlace": "Burkina Faso", "associatedCountryIds": [ "BF" ], "region": "Africa", "seasonNote": "Mar–Jun", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "fresh", "juice" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "West Africa’s tart hello", "notes": "Bright acidity, juicy flesh, and a fragrant early-season snap.", "ripeness": "Choose fruit turning from green to yellow with a clear fruity scent.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/amelie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/amelie.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Burkina Faso", "title": "An early, tangy hello.", "paragraph": "Amélie brings a bright sweet-sour balance to the West African mango season. A little acidity is part of the appeal, especially in a cold glass of fresh pulp and water.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Some fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "amelie", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/amelie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/amelie.md" } }, { "id": "angie", "slug": "angie", "name": "Angie", "aliases": "Fairchild Angie", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jun", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Stone fruit in mango form", "notes": "Rich and sweet with clear peach and apricot notes.", "ripeness": "Let the fruit color fully and soften just enough to release its stone-fruit perfume.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/angie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/angie.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "A hint of the stone-fruit bowl.", "paragraph": "Angie’s rich sweetness can bring peach and apricot to mind. Those are tasting associations, not added flavours. Try a plain ripe slice and see what you notice.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "angie", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/angie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/angie.md" } }, { "id": "anwar-ratol", "slug": "anwar-ratol", "name": "Anwar Ratol", "aliases": "Anwar Rataul · Anwar Retual · Anwar Ratual", "associatedPlace": "Pakistan", "associatedCountryIds": [ "PK" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Small fruit, full perfume", "notes": "A compact mango celebrated in Pakistan for intense sweetness, rich aroma, and smooth, low-fibre flesh.", "ripeness": "Let the small fruit become fragrant and gently yielding; yellow colour alone is not enough.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/anwar-ratol", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/anwar-ratol.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan", "title": "A small mango with a full perfume.", "paragraph": "Anwar Ratol makes size a poor guide to flavour. In a study of mangoes grown around Multan, this compact fruit earned high marks for flavour and taste. Pakistan celebrates its sweetness and low-fibre flesh; its country association here describes that living orchard and food culture.", "tastingNotes": [ "Very sweet", "Aromatic", "Smooth" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the small cheeks beside the stone, then scoop the ripe flesh. Taste it plain before adding anything sweet.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://www.pakbs.org/pjbot/PDFs/46%281%29/21.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "anwar-ratol", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/anwar-ratol", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/anwar-ratol.md" } }, { "id": "appemidi", "slug": "appemidi", "name": "Appemidi", "aliases": "Appe midi · Tender pickle mango", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Tender fruit in spring", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "pickle" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Made for the pickle jar", "notes": "Small, aromatic tender mango types from Karnataka, prized for whole-fruit pickling.", "ripeness": "For traditional pickle, choose tender immature green fruit; dessert ripeness is not the goal.", "pickleSpecialist": true, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/appemidi", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/appemidi.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Malenadu, Karnataka, India", "title": "A little green mango with a long afterlife.", "paragraph": "Appemidi is a group of aromatic tender mango types from Karnataka’s Western Ghats. These small fruits are valued for pickling while still immature. Their story begins before the sweet, ripe stage: aroma, sourness and a tender stone are what the pickle maker is looking for.", "tastingNotes": [ "Sour", "Aromatic", "Resinous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Choose tender fruit for a tested whole-mango pickle recipe. The preserving method, salt and keeping conditions are part of that recipe, not interchangeable finishing touches.", "greenFruit": "Picked tender and immature for whole-fruit pickle. This is its intended eating stage.", "ripeAppearance": "The guide focuses on tender green Appemidi used for pickle, rather than ripe dessert fruit.", "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "appemidi", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/appemidi", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/appemidi.md" } }, { "id": "apple-mango", "slug": "apple-mango", "name": "Apple Mango", "aliases": "Kenyan Apple", "associatedPlace": "Kenya", "associatedCountryIds": [ "KE" ], "region": "Africa", "seasonNote": "Dec–Mar", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salsa" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Bright as market morning", "notes": "Round, vivid, and richly sweet with a balancing citrus edge.", "ripeness": "Choose orange-red fruit that gives slightly and smells sweet at the stem.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/apple-mango", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/apple-mango.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Kenya", "title": "Round fruit, a substantial bite.", "paragraph": "The apple mango in this guide comes from Kenya. Its rounded shape and firm flesh make a generous plate of slices; a little tang keeps the sweetness lively.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "apple-mango", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/apple-mango", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/apple-mango.md" } }, { "id": "ataulfo", "slug": "ataulfo", "name": "Ataulfo", "aliases": "Honey · Champagne", "associatedPlace": "Mexico", "associatedCountryIds": [ "MX" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Mar–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Small fruit, enormous confidence", "notes": "Custardy and floral with a buttery texture and a bright sweet-sour balance.", "ripeness": "Choose a wrinkled golden skin with a little give.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/ataulfo", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/ataulfo.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Mexico", "title": "The small mango with a custard centre.", "paragraph": "Often sold as honey mango, Ataulfo has a slender stone and a generous amount of smooth flesh for its size. A few wrinkles on golden skin can be welcome. Inside, the texture is closer to custard than a crisp fruit salad.", "tastingNotes": [ "Honey", "Floral", "Bright" ], "servingSuggestion": "Slice off the cheeks and scoop with a teaspoon. A squeeze of lime is an optional sharp counterpoint.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "ataulfo", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/ataulfo", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/ataulfo.md" } }, { "id": "banganapalli", "slug": "banganapalli", "name": "Banganapalli", "aliases": "Benishan · Safeda", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN", "PK" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Apr–Jun", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Large, clean, and honeyed", "notes": "Large golden fruit with firm fiberless flesh and a clean honey sweetness.", "ripeness": "Look for even golden-yellow skin and a light sweet scent.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/banganapalli", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/banganapalli.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Andhra Pradesh, India", "title": "A mango made for a knife and a plate.", "paragraph": "Also called Benishan or Safeda, Banganapalli takes its name from a town in Andhra Pradesh. Its pleasure is in the bite: generous, meaty cheeks that hold a slice, with very little fibre. Firm flesh can be perfectly ripe. You do not have to wait for every mango to become a soft, dripping handful.", "tastingNotes": [ "Honeyed", "Mellow", "Meaty" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut along either side of the flat stone. Slice the cheeks into thick crescents, peel, and eat just as they are. This is a mango for a full plate of generous pieces.", "greenFruit": "Hard green fruit is a different eating stage. For sweet slices, wait for a little give and a sweet scent.", "ripeAppearance": "Golden-yellow skin, sometimes with small dark speckles. Inside: yellow, firm, low-fibre flesh.", "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "banganapalli", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/banganapalli", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/banganapalli.md" } }, { "id": "carabao", "slug": "carabao", "name": "Carabao", "aliases": "Manila · Philippine mango", "associatedPlace": "Philippines", "associatedCountryIds": [ "PH" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mar–Jun", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salsa" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "A sunshine pocketknife", "notes": "Bright, citrusy, and compact enough to become an accidental three-mango lunch.", "ripeness": "Yellow skin and a floral scent mean go time.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/carabao", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/carabao.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Philippines", "title": "Sweetness with a bright edge.", "paragraph": "Carabao is closely associated with the Philippines. Ripe cheeks are an easy introduction to its sweetness; the balance is particularly good when a little acidity remains.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "carabao", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/carabao", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/carabao.md" } }, { "id": "carrie", "slug": "carrie", "name": "Carrie", "aliases": "Carrie Zill mango", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IT", "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Coconut, bubblegum, joy", "notes": "Small and yellow with a cult-favorite rush of coconut, resin, and bubblegum.", "ripeness": "Eat it fragrant and soft, often while the skin still carries some green.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/carrie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/carrie.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "An aroma that starts a debate.", "paragraph": "Carrie can suggest resin, coconut or even bubblegum to different eaters. It is a mango to smell before you taste, and to eat when properly soft rather than simply colourful.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "carrie", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/carrie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/carrie.md" } }, { "id": "cat-chu", "slug": "cat-chu", "name": "Cát Chu", "aliases": "Cao Lãnh Cát Chu", "associatedPlace": "Vietnam", "associatedCountryIds": [ "VN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mar–May", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Silk from the Mekong", "notes": "Silky, floral flesh with a clean sweetness and barely any fiber.", "ripeness": "Yellow types turn golden; green-skinned selections can stay green. Follow aroma and gentle softness.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/cat-chu", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/cat-chu.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Vietnam", "title": "Silk from the Mekong.", "paragraph": "Cát Chu brings fine-textured sweetness from Vietnam. Give its floral character some space: a few plain ripe slices make a better introduction than a heavily sweetened drink.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "cat-chu", "status": "tradition", "statusLabel": "Local tradition", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/cat-chu", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/cat-chu.md" } }, { "id": "chaunsa", "slug": "chaunsa", "name": "Chaunsa", "aliases": "Chausa · Chounsa", "associatedPlace": "Pakistan", "associatedCountryIds": [ "PK" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jun–Sep; selections vary", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Honey with a passport", "notes": "Intensely sweet, aromatic, and so juicy the napkin is part of the recipe. Named Chaunsa selections have their own harvest windows.", "ripeness": "Follow a strong stem-end perfume and a gently yielding shoulder; colour varies by selection.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/chaunsa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/chaunsa.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Punjab, Pakistan; also grown in India", "title": "There will be juice on your hands.", "paragraph": "Chaunsa brings intense sweetness and a lingering perfume. This profile is an introduction to the familiar name: Samar Bahisht, White, Black and Azeem Chaunsa are named selections with different harvest windows. Ask which one is in the box. A knife can open the ripe fruit, but a bowl catches the best part.", "tastingNotes": [ "Honey", "Fragrant", "Very sweet" ], "servingSuggestion": "Let it soften, cut over a bowl, then scoop the flesh and collect every spoonful of juice.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://www.pakbs.org/pjbot/PDFs/46%281%29/21.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "chaunsa", "status": "tradition", "statusLabel": "Local tradition", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/chaunsa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/chaunsa.md" } }, { "id": "corne", "slug": "corne", "name": "Corne", "aliases": "Haitian Corne", "associatedPlace": "Haiti", "associatedCountryIds": [ "HT" ], "region": "Caribbean", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "high", "uses": [ "juice", "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Long, sweet, and chewy", "notes": "An elongated Haitian mango with sweet yellow flesh and a distinctly fibrous bite.", "ripeness": "Wait for the long fruit to turn yellow and become fragrant.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/corne", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/corne.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Haiti", "title": "Long fruit, plenty of chew.", "paragraph": "Haitian Corne has an elongated shape and a fibrous bite. Its sweet pulp makes sense in a drink; strain after blending if you prefer a smoother texture.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Fibrous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "corne", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/corne", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/corne.md" } }, { "id": "dashehari", "slug": "dashehari", "name": "Dashehari", "aliases": "Dussehri · Malihabadi", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN", "PK" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "North India’s summer perfume", "notes": "Fragrant, sweet, and nearly fiberless with a long, elegant finish.", "ripeness": "Green-yellow skin can be ready; wait for perfume and a soft shoulder.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/dashehari", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/dashehari.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Uttar Pradesh, India", "title": "A long fruit with a lingering perfume.", "paragraph": "Dashehari is closely associated with the mango-growing belt around Malihabad. Under its long, slender shape is sweet, fine-textured flesh. Give the perfume time to develop before cutting it open.", "tastingNotes": [ "Sweet", "Fragrant", "Smooth" ], "servingSuggestion": "Slice lengthwise beside the stone and eat the ripe flesh straight from the cheeks.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "dashehari", "status": "tradition", "statusLabel": "Local tradition", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/dashehari", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/dashehari.md" } }, { "id": "east-indian", "slug": "east-indian", "name": "East Indian", "aliases": "East Indian mango", "associatedPlace": "Jamaica", "associatedCountryIds": [ "JM" ], "region": "Caribbean", "seasonNote": "May–Jul", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "high", "uses": [ "fresh", "juice" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Jamaica turned all the way up", "notes": "Powerful piney perfume, vivid sweetness, and plenty of old-school fiber.", "ripeness": "Let the skin turn yellow-red and the whole kitchen smell like mango.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/east-indian", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/east-indian.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Jamaica", "title": "A Jamaican mango with presence.", "paragraph": "East Indian mangoes are known in Jamaica for assertive flavour. The piney aroma and fibres are part of the experience; this is a fruit to eat slowly or press for juice.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Fibrous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "east-indian", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/east-indian", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/east-indian.md" } }, { "id": "fajri", "slug": "fajri", "name": "Fajri", "aliases": "Fajri Kalan", "associatedPlace": "Pakistan", "associatedCountryIds": [ "PK" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jul–Oct; region varies", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "juice" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "A generous late-season cheek", "notes": "A large, elongated Pakistani favourite with generous sweet pulp and a quieter aroma than Anwar Ratol.", "ripeness": "Check for fragrance and yielding shoulders; a large fruit can need more time than its colour suggests.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/fajri", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/fajri.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Pakistan’s mango-growing regions", "title": "A large fruit to share near season’s end.", "paragraph": "Fajri, also recorded as Fajri Kalan, brings generous pulp and a milder aroma. A Multan study found it the largest fruit among the eight cultivars examined. Harvest timing varies: exporters list July–August, while Punjab’s research institute records a later August–October window.", "tastingNotes": [ "Sweet", "Mild aroma", "Juicy" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open the broad cheeks over a plate and share thick slices. Keep the soft trimmings for a glass of fresh pulp.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://jmbgroup.co/mangoes/" } ] }, "history": { "id": "fajri", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/fajri", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/fajri.md" } }, { "id": "francis", "slug": "francis", "name": "Francis", "aliases": "Madame Francis · Haitian mango", "associatedPlace": "Haiti", "associatedCountryIds": [ "HT" ], "region": "Caribbean", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jun", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "fresh", "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "The tropical extrovert", "notes": "Haiti’s popular strong-flavored mango brings loud perfume, orange flesh, and plenty of juice.", "ripeness": "Look for full gold color and softness around the shoulder.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/francis", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/francis.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Haiti", "title": "Haiti’s aromatic handful.", "paragraph": "Madame Francis offers a strong aroma and juicy orange flesh. Some fibre comes with that character; eat ripe cheeks over a bowl or blend and strain for a smooth drink.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Some fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "francis", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/francis", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/francis.md" } }, { "id": "giselle", "slug": "giselle", "name": "Giselle", "aliases": "Florida Giselle", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jul", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "juice" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Dark gold, all juice", "notes": "Dark-golden flesh delivers a juicy, full-flavored Florida bite.", "ripeness": "Choose full-colored fruit that yields near the stem without collapsing.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/giselle", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/giselle.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "Dark gold and plenty of juice.", "paragraph": "Giselle offers a juicy Florida mango experience. Cut it over a bowl, because the liquid released with the cheeks deserves a place at the table too.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "giselle", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/giselle", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/giselle.md" } }, { "id": "gold-nugget", "slug": "gold-nugget", "name": "Gold Nugget", "aliases": "Florida Gold Nugget", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Mid-Aug", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salad" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Mild, firm, dependable", "notes": "Firm orange flesh and a mild sweetness make this late Florida find easygoing.", "ripeness": "Wait for a warm golden color and a gentle give around the shoulders.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/gold-nugget", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/gold-nugget.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "Firm flesh for a late fruit bowl.", "paragraph": "Gold Nugget offers mild sweetness and a firm bite. It is an easy choice when you want pieces that keep their shape alongside more aromatic fruit.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "gold-nugget", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/gold-nugget", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/gold-nugget.md" } }, { "id": "golden-elephant", "slug": "golden-elephant", "name": "Golden Elephant", "aliases": "Vietnamese Golden Elephant", "associatedPlace": "Vietnam", "associatedCountryIds": [ "VN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Big fruit, soft landing", "notes": "Deep yellow skin protects buttery orange flesh with sweet floral lift.", "ripeness": "Let the peel glow deep yellow and follow the floral perfume.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/golden-elephant", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/golden-elephant.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Vietnam", "title": "A generous, soft bite.", "paragraph": "Golden Elephant pairs a large fruit with buttery flesh. Give it time to develop a floral scent before slicing, and let its sweetness carry a simple dessert.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "golden-elephant", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/golden-elephant", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/golden-elephant.md" } }, { "id": "haden", "slug": "haden", "name": "Haden", "aliases": "Classic Florida", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US", "VE" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Mar–May", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "high", "uses": [ "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Important history, dated texture", "notes": "Pretty skin, decent perfume, and fibers that refuse to leave the conversation.", "ripeness": "Choose for nostalgia, then keep a blender nearby.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/haden", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/haden.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "A colourful Florida classic.", "paragraph": "Haden is part of Florida’s mango history. Its bright skin and fragrant flesh come with noticeable fibre. Ripe pieces work well in a blender, but taste one on its own first.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Fibrous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "haden", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/haden", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/haden.md" } }, { "id": "harumanis", "slug": "harumanis", "name": "Harumanis", "aliases": "Harum Manis · Perlis mango", "associatedPlace": "Malaysia", "associatedCountryIds": [ "MY" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Apr–Jun", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Perfume you can eat", "notes": "Aromatic, creamy, and gently resinous with a cult following in Perlis.", "ripeness": "Skin may stay green or yellow-green; follow the fragrance and gently yielding shoulders.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/harumanis", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/harumanis.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Perlis, Malaysia", "title": "Follow your nose, not the green skin.", "paragraph": "Harumanis is strongly associated with Perlis. Its green skin can conceal ripe, creamy flesh, and the aroma is a large part of its appeal. A fruit that still looks green may already be ready for the table.", "tastingNotes": [ "Sweet", "Perfumed", "Resinous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Wait for fragrance and a slight give. Slice the cheeks and taste the soft flesh on its own.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "harumanis", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/harumanis", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/harumanis.md" } }, { "id": "himsagar", "slug": "himsagar", "name": "Himsagar", "aliases": "Khirsapati", "associatedPlace": "Bangladesh", "associatedCountryIds": [ "BD", "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "May–Jun", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Short season, long memory", "notes": "Deeply sweet, almost fiberless flesh with a brief, fiercely anticipated season.", "ripeness": "The skin may stay green; fragrance and a yielding shoulder are the clues.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/himsagar", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/himsagar.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Bengal, India", "title": "A short season worth paying attention to.", "paragraph": "Himsagar is a prized Bengal mango with fine, low-fibre flesh. The appeal is direct: a rich, sweet mouthful without much stringiness. Follow the aroma rather than waiting for a dramatic change of skin colour.", "tastingNotes": [ "Sweet", "Rich", "Fragrant" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and eat them plain, with a spoon if the flesh is very soft.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "himsagar", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/himsagar", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/himsagar.md" } }, { "id": "hong-sa", "slug": "hong-sa", "name": "Hong Sa", "aliases": "Thai green mango", "associatedPlace": "Thailand", "associatedCountryIds": [ "TH" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jul", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "salsa", "salad" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Crunch first, ripeness later", "notes": "Large, tart, and crunchy when green—the point is the snap, not the softness.", "ripeness": "Eat it green and firm with salt or chile; ripeness is not the assignment.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/hong-sa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/hong-sa.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Thailand", "title": "Start with the crunch.", "paragraph": "Hong Sa belongs in the green-mango conversation. Firm, tart slices make sense with salt and chilli; waiting for a soft dessert texture is not the only way to enjoy a mango.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Some fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "hong-sa", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/hong-sa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/hong-sa.md" } }, { "id": "irwin", "slug": "irwin", "name": "Irwin", "aliases": "F.D. Irwin mango", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salad" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Crimson and composed", "notes": "A crimson Florida cultivar with mild flavor, tidy flesh, and broad global reach.", "ripeness": "Choose deep red fruit that gives lightly; color alone is not enough.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/irwin", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/irwin.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "The blush is only the beginning.", "paragraph": "Irwin’s crimson skin is immediately recognisable, but redness alone does not tell you whether it is ready. Its mild, low-fibre flesh is best assessed after a gentle squeeze.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "irwin", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/irwin", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/irwin.md" } }, { "id": "itamaraca", "slug": "itamaraca", "name": "Itamaracá", "aliases": "Brazilian Itamaracá", "associatedPlace": "Brazil", "associatedCountryIds": [ "BR" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Mar–Sep", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Small fruit, complex finish", "notes": "A small Brazilian mango with layered, creamy sweetness.", "ripeness": "Let it soften evenly until its concentrated perfume comes forward.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/itamaraca", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/itamaraca.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Brazil", "title": "Small fruit, a creamy finish.", "paragraph": "Brazilian Itamaracá offers a compact fruit with layered sweetness. Eat a ripe cheek slowly; its soft texture rewards a spoon more than elaborate preparation.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "itamaraca", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/itamaraca", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/itamaraca.md" } }, { "id": "jehangir", "slug": "jehangir", "name": "Jehangir", "aliases": "Jahangir mango", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "A Mughal spice cabinet", "notes": "Green skin hides pale flesh with a complex sweet-spicy character.", "ripeness": "Ignore the green skin; use fragrance and a yielding shoulder as your guide.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/jehangir", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/jehangir.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "India", "title": "A pale centre with a spicy character.", "paragraph": "Jehangir hides pale flesh beneath green skin. Its interest lies in the aromatic, sweet-spicy character; let the fruit become fragrant and yielding before opening it.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "jehangir", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/jehangir", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/jehangir.md" } }, { "id": "julie", "slug": "julie", "name": "Julie", "aliases": "St. Julian", "associatedPlace": "Trinidad & Tobago", "associatedCountryIds": [ "TT" ], "region": "Caribbean", "seasonNote": "May–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salsa" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "The Caribbean professor", "notes": "Spicy, floral, and full-bodied; it has opinions.", "ripeness": "Green can be ready—trust the aroma and gentle softness.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/julie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/julie.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Trinidad & Tobago", "title": "Small fruit, a full conversation.", "paragraph": "Julie brings a distinctly aromatic Caribbean personality. The flesh can suggest spice as well as sweetness; taste a cheek plain before deciding what to pair with it.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "julie", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/julie", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/julie.md" } }, { "id": "keitt", "slug": "keitt", "name": "Keitt", "aliases": "Late season green", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IT", "ES", "US", "VE" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Aug–Oct", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "salsa", "fresh" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Green skin, good intentions", "notes": "Fresh, mild, and generous—excellent when everyone else has clocked out.", "ripeness": "It often stays green; test for softness rather than color.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/keitt", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/keitt.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "The green fruit at the end of the season.", "paragraph": "Keitt is a late mango with generous cheeks and a mild character. Its green skin can linger into ripeness. A soft shoulder is a more useful clue than a yellow peel.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Some fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "keitt", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/keitt", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/keitt.md" } }, { "id": "kensington-pride", "slug": "kensington-pride", "name": "Kensington Pride", "aliases": "Bowen Special · KP", "associatedPlace": "Australia", "associatedCountryIds": [ "AU", "IT" ], "region": "Oceania", "seasonNote": "Oct–Feb", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Australia’s fragrant classic", "notes": "Sweet, tangy, and famously aromatic with a soft tropical finish.", "ripeness": "A rich yellow ground color and fruity perfume matter more than the blush.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/kensington-pride", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/kensington-pride.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Australia", "title": "A fragrant Australian summer.", "paragraph": "Also known as Bowen, Kensington Pride is a familiar Australian summer mango. It brings both sweetness and tang, with soft flesh that works as well over a bowl as in a fruit salad.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "kensington-pride", "status": "tradition", "statusLabel": "Local tradition", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/kensington-pride", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/kensington-pride.md" } }, { "id": "kent", "slug": "kent", "name": "Kent", "aliases": "Florida Kent", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "ES", "US", "VE" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Dec–Mar", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "The reliable crowd-pleaser", "notes": "Big, smooth, sweet, and easy to find when you need a win.", "ripeness": "A red blush is decoration; softness near the stem is the signal.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/kent", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/kent.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "The generous, easygoing one.", "paragraph": "Kent gives you broad cheeks and smooth, juicy flesh. It is a useful mango for sharing: slice it for the table and save any very soft pieces for a drink.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "kent", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/kent", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/kent.md" } }, { "id": "keo-romeat", "slug": "keo-romeat", "name": "Keo Romeat", "aliases": "Keo Romiet", "associatedPlace": "Cambodia", "associatedCountryIds": [ "KH" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mar–Jun", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salsa" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Cambodia’s all-purpose star", "notes": "Crisp and tart while green, sweet and gently aromatic when fully ripe.", "ripeness": "Eat firm and green for crunch, or wait for yellow skin and a fruity aroma.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/keo-romeat", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/keo-romeat.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Cambodia", "title": "A different pleasure while green.", "paragraph": "Cambodia’s Keo Romeat is worth meeting at more than one stage. Firm fruit offers crunch; ripening changes the balance toward a softer, sweeter bite. Match the stage to the dish.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "keo-romeat", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/keo-romeat", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/keo-romeat.md" } }, { "id": "kesar", "slug": "kesar", "name": "Kesar", "aliases": "Gir Kesar", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "May–Jul", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Saffron in fruit form", "notes": "Deep orange, aromatic, and built for a bowl you guard closely.", "ripeness": "Wait for a sweet, resinous aroma and a slight give.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/kesar", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/kesar.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Gujarat, India", "title": "A bowl of saffron-coloured summer.", "paragraph": "Gir Kesar is associated with Gujarat’s Gir region. Its name points to the rich colour of the pulp. Smooth, fragrant flesh lends itself to aamras: a bowl of ripe mango pulp to scoop up with puri or eat with a spoon.", "tastingNotes": [ "Rich sweetness", "Citrus lift", "Fragrant" ], "servingSuggestion": "Press ripe flesh into a smooth aamras. Try it with warm puri, or chill a small bowl for dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "kesar", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/kesar", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/kesar.md" } }, { "id": "langra", "slug": "langra", "name": "Langra", "aliases": "Banarasi Langra", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN", "PK" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jun–Aug", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Green skin, serious flavor", "notes": "Aromatic green-skinned fruit with vivid sweetness, citrus, and a resinous edge.", "ripeness": "The skin stays green; judge by fragrance and a gentle yielding feel.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/langra", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/langra.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Northern India", "title": "Green on the outside. Ready inside.", "paragraph": "Langra makes a useful argument against shopping by colour alone. The skin can remain green while the flesh is ripe, sweet and intensely aromatic. Let the scent and the yielding shoulder tell you when to open it.", "tastingNotes": [ "Citrus", "Resinous", "Sweet" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open when fragrant, scoop the tender cheeks, and taste the sweet-tart finish without seasoning.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "langra", "status": "tradition", "statusLabel": "Local tradition", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/langra", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/langra.md" } }, { "id": "maha-chanok", "slug": "maha-chanok", "name": "Maha Chanok", "aliases": "Mahachanok · Rainbow mango", "associatedPlace": "Thailand", "associatedCountryIds": [ "TH" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jun", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Silk with a tart streak", "notes": "Long, elegant fruit with silky flesh and an unusually bright tart edge.", "ripeness": "Wait for yellow-orange skin and a floral aroma while the fruit still feels composed.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/maha-chanok", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/maha-chanok.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Thailand", "title": "A long slice of sweet and tart.", "paragraph": "Thailand’s Maha Chanok combines an elongated shape with silky flesh and a bright edge. Ripe slices make a lovely counterpoint to coconut or plain yogurt.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "maha-chanok", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/maha-chanok", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/maha-chanok.md" } }, { "id": "mallika", "slug": "mallika", "name": "Mallika", "aliases": "Neelum × Dashehari", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Citrus and melon in stereo", "notes": "A 1970s Indian hybrid with concentrated citrus, melon, and honey notes.", "ripeness": "Pick mature-green, then ripen off the tree until fully yellow and fragrant.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/mallika", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/mallika.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "India", "title": "Two parents, a character of its own.", "paragraph": "Mallika comes from Neelum and Dashehari parentage. Its appeal lies in a concentrated flavour that can suggest citrus, melon and honey. Let a mature fruit ripen properly before judging it; a hard bite misses the point.", "tastingNotes": [ "Citrus", "Melon", "Honey" ], "servingSuggestion": "Wait for fragrance and gentle softness. Cut into cheeks and serve in thick, ripe slices.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://www.hortportal.org/mangifera_res/site/varieties.php" } ] }, "history": { "id": "mallika", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/mallika", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/mallika.md" } }, { "id": "manga-rosa", "slug": "manga-rosa", "name": "Manga Rosa", "aliases": "Rosa", "associatedPlace": "Brazil", "associatedCountryIds": [ "BR" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Oct–Jan", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "high", "uses": [ "juice", "salsa" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Brazil in a blush", "notes": "Floral, tart-sweet, and wonderfully fragrant, with fibers that demand commitment.", "ripeness": "Wait for the rosy yellow skin to soften and release its floral scent.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/manga-rosa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/manga-rosa.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Brazil", "title": "The fibres come with the perfume.", "paragraph": "Brazil’s Manga Rosa brings a floral, tart-sweet flavour and a more fibrous texture. Eat it over a bowl, or strain the pulp when you want a smoother drink.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Fibrous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "manga-rosa", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/manga-rosa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/manga-rosa.md" } }, { "id": "maya", "slug": "maya", "name": "Maya", "aliases": "Maya mango", "associatedPlace": "Israel", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IL", "IT" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "May–Jun", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salad" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Israel’s red rounder", "notes": "A round red Israeli mango with classic sweetness and familiar tropical flavor.", "ripeness": "Look for a full red-yellow color, fragrance, and moderate give.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/maya", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/maya.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Israel", "title": "A round, familiar sweetness.", "paragraph": "Maya brings a classic mango flavour from Israel. The round cheeks suit fresh slices, but the red-yellow skin still needs the usual check for softness and scent.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "maya", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/maya", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/maya.md" } }, { "id": "nam-dok-mai", "slug": "nam-dok-mai", "name": "Nam Dok Mai", "aliases": "Nam Doc Mai · Golden flower", "associatedPlace": "Thailand", "associatedCountryIds": [ "TH" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Quietly perfect", "notes": "Silky flesh with rich spiced-honey notes and zero need to show off.", "ripeness": "Yellow skin and a fragrant stem end mean it is ready; slice it cold.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/nam-dok-mai", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/nam-dok-mai.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Thailand", "title": "A soft landing beside sticky rice.", "paragraph": "Nam Dok Mai’s long shape gives way to silky, sweet flesh. It is a natural companion to coconut sticky rice: the rice brings chew, the coconut brings richness, and the mango brings fragrance and freshness.", "tastingNotes": [ "Honey", "Floral", "Silky" ], "servingSuggestion": "Lay ripe slices beside coconut sticky rice. Keep the mango fresh and uncooked.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "nam-dok-mai", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/nam-dok-mai", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/nam-dok-mai.md" } }, { "id": "okrung", "slug": "okrung", "name": "Okrung", "aliases": "Ok Rong", "associatedPlace": "Thailand", "associatedCountryIds": [ "TH" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jun", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "high", "uses": [ "fresh", "sticky rice" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Sweetness without the brakes", "notes": "Very sweet, low-acid flesh with an old-school fibrous texture.", "ripeness": "The skin can stay green; follow full perfume and gently yielding flesh.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/okrung", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/okrung.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Thailand", "title": "Sticky rice has a companion.", "paragraph": "Okrung is a very sweet Thai mango with more fibre than some dessert varieties. Pairing it with chewy rice and coconut makes texture part of the pleasure.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Fibrous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "okrung", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/okrung", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/okrung.md" } }, { "id": "osteen", "slug": "osteen", "name": "Osteen", "aliases": "Málaga Osteen", "associatedPlace": "Spain", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IT", "ES" ], "region": "Europe", "seasonNote": "Aug–Nov", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "salad" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "The Mediterranean commuter", "notes": "Firm, low-fiber flesh with a mild sweetness and a handsome purple blush.", "ripeness": "The purple skin can mislead; wait for a slight give and fruity aroma.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/osteen", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/osteen.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Spain", "title": "A purple blush in southern Spain.", "paragraph": "Osteen is widely associated with Spain’s mango-growing coast. Its purple skin looks dramatic; the flesh is mild and low in fibre. Judge readiness by feel as well as appearance.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "osteen", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/osteen", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/osteen.md" } }, { "id": "panchadara-kalasa", "slug": "panchadara-kalasa", "name": "Panchadara Kalasa", "aliases": "Sugar pot mango", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "The name says sugar pot", "notes": "A honeyed Andhra mango whose Telugu name translates to “sugar pot.”", "ripeness": "Let the fruit turn fragrant and softly yielding before opening it.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/panchadara-kalasa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/panchadara-kalasa.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Andhra Pradesh, India", "title": "A very sweet reason to bring a bowl.", "paragraph": "Panchadara Kalasa belongs to Andhra’s rich mango culture. This is the juicy side of the fruit bowl: concentrated sweetness and soft flesh that asks for a bowl beneath it. A tidy cube is less interesting here than a full spoonful.", "tastingNotes": [ "Honeyed", "Very sweet", "Juicy" ], "servingSuggestion": "Let it become softly yielding. Open over a bowl and scoop or press the pulp; taste before adding any sugar.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "panchadara-kalasa", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/panchadara-kalasa", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/panchadara-kalasa.md" } }, { "id": "philippine", "slug": "philippine", "name": "Philippine", "aliases": "Philippine mango", "associatedPlace": "Philippines", "associatedCountryIds": [ "PH" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jun", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Compact tropical sweetness", "notes": "A small-fruited Philippine selection with focused tropical sweetness.", "ripeness": "Choose evenly yellow fruit with a floral scent and a little give.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/philippine", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/philippine.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Philippines", "title": "A small, sweet mouthful.", "paragraph": "This Philippine selection offers focused tropical sweetness in a small fruit. A few freshly cut cheeks are enough for a simple dessert.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "philippine", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/philippine", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/philippine.md" } }, { "id": "pickering", "slug": "pickering", "name": "Pickering", "aliases": "Condo mango", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Coconut in a compact tree", "notes": "Firm yellow flesh delivers intense sweetness and a memorable coconut note.", "ripeness": "Wait for the yellowing fruit to soften and smell distinctly tropical.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/pickering", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/pickering.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "A firm bite with a coconut suggestion.", "paragraph": "Pickering combines firm flesh with a flavour some eaters describe as coconut-like. Try it plain first; the contrast between texture and aroma is the interesting part.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "pickering", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/pickering", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/pickering.md" } }, { "id": "pink-elephant", "slug": "pink-elephant", "name": "Pink Elephant", "aliases": "Vietnamese giant mango", "associatedPlace": "Vietnam", "associatedCountryIds": [ "VN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jul", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "salad", "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Two pounds of spectacle", "notes": "A massive pink-tinged Vietnamese mango that can approach two pounds.", "ripeness": "Let its shoulders soften; the enormous fruit needs more time than its color suggests.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/pink-elephant", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/pink-elephant.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Vietnam", "title": "Make room on the chopping board.", "paragraph": "Pink Elephant is striking for its size. Large fruit can still need time after the skin develops colour. Check the shoulders, then cut into manageable slices.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Some fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "pink-elephant", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/pink-elephant", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/pink-elephant.md" } }, { "id": "sabre", "slug": "sabre", "name": "Sabre", "aliases": "Sabel", "associatedPlace": "South Africa", "associatedCountryIds": [ "ZA" ], "region": "Africa", "seasonNote": "Dec–Feb", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "high", "uses": [ "juice", "chutney" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "A piney South African original", "notes": "Strong, resinous mango flavor with a fibrous texture built for juice and chutney.", "ripeness": "Look for yellowing skin, softness, and an assertive piney perfume.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sabre", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sabre.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "South Africa", "title": "Built for a full-flavoured glass.", "paragraph": "South African Sabre brings a strong mango flavour with plenty of fibre. A strainer can separate the two when you turn ripe pulp into juice.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Fibrous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "sabre", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sabre", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sabre.md" } }, { "id": "sein-ta-lone", "slug": "sein-ta-lone", "name": "Sein Ta Lone", "aliases": "Diamond solitaire", "associatedPlace": "Myanmar", "associatedCountryIds": [ "MM" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "Apr–Jun", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Myanmar’s polished gem", "notes": "Smooth, perfumed flesh with a rounded sweetness and a clean finish.", "ripeness": "Choose full yellow fruit with a floral stem end and slight softness.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sein-ta-lone", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sein-ta-lone.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Myanmar", "title": "A small, fragrant treasure.", "paragraph": "Myanmar’s Sein Ta Lone is often called Diamond Solitaire. Its appeal is concentrated sweetness and smooth flesh: start with the fruit itself before reaching for a blender.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "sein-ta-lone", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sein-ta-lone", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sein-ta-lone.md" } }, { "id": "sindhri", "slug": "sindhri", "name": "Sindhri", "aliases": "Sindhari", "associatedPlace": "Pakistan", "associatedCountryIds": [ "PK" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "May–Jul", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Sindh’s golden opening act", "notes": "Large, elongated golden fruit with fragrant, smooth flesh and a gentler sweetness than Chaunsa.", "ripeness": "Look for yellow skin, a sweet stem-end scent, and a little give at the shoulders.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sindhri", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sindhri.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Sindh and Punjab, Pakistan", "title": "The first golden cheeks of summer.", "paragraph": "Sindhri is closely associated with Sindh’s orchards around Mirpur Khas. The long, generous fruit offers smooth, fragrant flesh. It arrives early from Sindh, followed by fruit from Punjab. Its comparatively gentle sweetness makes a ripe cheek an easy first taste.", "tastingNotes": [ "Sweet", "Fragrant", "Smooth" ], "servingSuggestion": "Slice the broad cheeks and eat them plain. Blend very soft ripe pieces into a milkshake.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": "Long, large fruit with yellow skin and smooth yellow flesh. Check scent and a gentle give as well as colour.", "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://www.pakistantradeportal.gov.pk/product/fresh-sindhari-mango-3302" } ] }, "history": { "id": "sindhri", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sindhri", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sindhri.md" } }, { "id": "st-maui", "slug": "st-maui", "name": "ST Maui", "aliases": "Maui mango", "associatedPlace": "Hawaii", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Oceania", "seasonNote": "Mid-Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Guava meets resinous spice", "notes": "Pale yellow-white flesh carries resinous spice and a surprising hint of guava.", "ripeness": "Wait for a strong tropical perfume and a soft but not collapsed body.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/st-maui", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/st-maui.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Hawaii", "title": "A pale fruit with an aromatic side.", "paragraph": "ST Maui brings pale flesh and an aromatic character that can suggest guava and resin. Let the fragrance develop, then serve simply so those notes remain clear.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "st-maui", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/st-maui", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/st-maui.md" } }, { "id": "sugarloaf", "slug": "sugarloaf", "name": "Sugarloaf", "aliases": "E-4 mango", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "A tropical candy counter", "notes": "An explosive mix of pineapple, coconut, and concentrated tropical sweetness.", "ripeness": "Let the greenish fruit soften fully and trust its loud perfume.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sugarloaf", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sugarloaf.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "A tropical fruit bowl in one bite.", "paragraph": "Sugarloaf can suggest pineapple and coconut alongside concentrated sweetness. Let the greenish fruit soften properly before you decide which flavours you find in it.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "sugarloaf", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sugarloaf", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sugarloaf.md" } }, { "id": "sweet-tart", "slug": "sweet-tart", "name": "Sweet Tart", "aliases": "Zill Sweet Tart", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Jul–Aug", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "dessert" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Candy with an acid backbone", "notes": "Candylike intensity balanced by enough acidity to keep every bite electric.", "ripeness": "Wait for full color, a strong fruity scent, and gentle softness.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sweet-tart", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/sweet-tart.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "Sweetness with something to push against.", "paragraph": "Sweet Tart is named for the contrast at the centre of its appeal. A bright acidic edge gives its sweetness definition. Taste it plain before adding sugar to any dessert.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "sweet-tart", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sweet-tart", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/sweet-tart.md" } }, { "id": "tete-nene", "slug": "tete-nene", "name": "Tete Nene", "aliases": "Puerto Rican Tete Nene", "associatedPlace": "Puerto Rico", "associatedCountryIds": [ "PR" ], "region": "Caribbean", "seasonNote": "Jun–Jul", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "fresh", "juice" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Small fruit, full perfume", "notes": "Small aromatic fruit with an easy balance of sweetness and acidity.", "ripeness": "Choose fragrant fruit that gives lightly from stem to tip.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/tete-nene", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/tete-nene.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Puerto Rico", "title": "Small fruit, full perfume.", "paragraph": "Puerto Rico’s Tete Nene offers a fragrant, juicy mouthful with both sweetness and acidity. Open it over a bowl and let the juice join the flesh.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Some fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "tete-nene", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/tete-nene", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/tete-nene.md" } }, { "id": "tommy-atkins", "slug": "tommy-atkins", "name": "Tommy Atkins", "aliases": "The supermarket regular", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IT", "US", "VE" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Year-round", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "high", "uses": [ "smoothie" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Excellent at shipping", "notes": "Dependable, handsome, and mostly here because it travels well.", "ripeness": "Softness helps, but it cannot negotiate with all that fiber.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/tommy-atkins", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/tommy-atkins.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "The traveller in the fruit aisle.", "paragraph": "Tommy Atkins is a familiar supermarket mango because it handles transport well. Its firm, fibrous flesh benefits from patience: wait for softness, then try it in a blended drink.", "tastingNotes": [ "firm", "Fibrous" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut the cheeks away from the flat stone, then slice or cube. Use the ripeness notes below to choose the right stage.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "tommy-atkins", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/tommy-atkins", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/tommy-atkins.md" } }, { "id": "totapuri", "slug": "totapuri", "name": "Totapuri", "aliases": "Bangalora · Sandersha", "associatedPlace": "India", "associatedCountryIds": [ "IN" ], "region": "Asia", "seasonNote": "May–Jul", "texture": "firm", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "juice", "pickle" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "The parrot-beaked workhorse", "notes": "Distinctive beaked fruit with bright acidity, firm flesh, and excellent processing range.", "ripeness": "Use green for pickle or wait for yellow-orange skin when eating ripe.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/totapuri", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/totapuri.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Southern India", "title": "The one that wants chilli salt.", "paragraph": "Look for the hooked tip: the name refers to a parrot’s beak. Totapuri has more than one life in the kitchen. Green and firm, it makes tart, crunchy slices; as it ripens, the flesh becomes sweeter and works well as pulp. The eating stage changes the experience as much as the name on the crate.", "tastingNotes": [ "Tangy", "Fresh", "Gently sweet" ], "servingSuggestion": "For a snack, cut firm green fruit into long wedges and add a little salt and chilli powder. For juice or pulp, let it ripen first.", "greenFruit": "Firm, pale flesh with a sour crunch. Use green fruit for chilli-salt slices or a suitable pickle recipe.", "ripeAppearance": "Green turns yellow to orange as it ripens. The pointed beak remains an easy identifying feature.", "sources": [ { "title": "Mango reference", "url": "https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/files_universal_page/2024-05/Mango_brochure.pdf" } ] }, "history": { "id": "totapuri", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/totapuri", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/totapuri.md" } }, { "id": "valencia-pride", "slug": "valencia-pride", "name": "Valencia Pride", "aliases": "VP", "associatedPlace": "Florida", "associatedCountryIds": [ "US" ], "region": "Americas", "seasonNote": "Jul–Aug", "texture": "juicy", "fibre": "medium", "uses": [ "smoothie", "fresh" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "A very large maybe", "notes": "Pleasantly sweet and dramatic in scale, but the flavor never quite lands the monologue.", "ripeness": "Let the fruit soften substantially; it is usually enormous.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/valencia-pride", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/valencia-pride.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Florida", "title": "Enough mango to share.", "paragraph": "Valencia Pride is an impressively large fruit. Let the shoulders soften before cutting; then share the cheeks and put the softer trimmings into a smoothie.", "tastingNotes": [ "juicy", "Some fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Open over a bowl to catch the juice. Scoop the ripe flesh; strain blended pulp if you prefer less fibre.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "valencia-pride", "status": "documented", "statusLabel": "Documented history", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/valencia-pride", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/valencia-pride.md" } }, { "id": "zebda", "slug": "zebda", "name": "Zebda", "aliases": "Zebdiah", "associatedPlace": "Egypt", "associatedCountryIds": [ "EG" ], "region": "Africa", "seasonNote": "Aug–Oct", "texture": "buttery", "fibre": "low", "uses": [ "fresh", "juice" ], "seasonNoteScope": "Legacy editorial field; not a verified geographic harvest window. Consult the sourced season calendar.", "seasonCalendar": { "url": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/seasons.md" }, "editorialSummary": "Egypt’s creamy latecomer", "notes": "Large, creamy, and mild with generous flesh and a soft herbal note.", "ripeness": "Green skin is normal; wait for a softer body and sweet stem-end aroma.", "pickleSpecialist": false, "url": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/zebda", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/mango/zebda.md", "tastingStory": { "place": "Egypt", "title": "A creamy, quiet mouthful.", "paragraph": "Egypt’s Zebda offers generous flesh and a mild, creamy character. Green skin need not mean an unripe centre. Check the shoulders and scent before you cut.", "tastingNotes": [ "buttery", "Low fibre" ], "servingSuggestion": "Cut ripe cheeks and scoop with a spoon. Taste the flesh plain before adding it to a dessert.", "greenFruit": null, "ripeAppearance": null, "sources": [] }, "history": { "id": "zebda", "status": "name-record", "statusLabel": "A name on the map", "url": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/zebda", "markdownUrl": "https://mangoranking.com/stories/zebda.md" } } ] }