Come summers and the taste buds start craving for the farm-fresh organic mangoes. As much as the world loves this fruit eternally, we are also blessed with a generous variety when it comes to mangoes. All over India, there are different varieties of mangoes each having its signature taste, texture, and aroma. These varieties and types of mangoes add to the healthy diet as they offer micro and macronutrients in different quantities. Moreover, different varieties make sure that that you get a plethora of range in your delicacies made from these mangoes. Let’s take a look at some of the most loved varieties of mangoes across the Indian subcontinent.

1. Hapus or Alphonso: Alphonso mango is known as the king of mangoes and rightly so. It has a distinctive taste, aroma, and a creamy pulp that makes it an absolute favourite. Alphonso is native to Maharashtra, but, is now also grown in Gujarat and some parts of Karnataka. It’s the most expensive variety that is also exported in other parts of the world. Since Alphonso mangoes boast of high demand, they are the most easily variety on the web. You can order Alphonso mango online and enjoy its supreme aroma with a saffron-colored pulp without a hint of fiber.

   

2. Langra: While it may be one of India’s most popular varieties of mangoes, it remains a mystery as to why this mango is called by this name. It is a fibrous mango popular in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar. However, Varanasi is known as the hub of this variety of mango. The natives of Varanasi narrate the tale of a farmer who cultivated this variety of mangoes. Banarasi Langra mangoes, available in June – July are known for their lemon-yellow skin tone and equally delicious taste.

   

3. Chausa: Just when you think that mango season is coming to an end, Chausa comes to the rescue by flooding the market. Named after a town in Bihar, this variety was introduced by Sher Shah Suri during his reign in the sixteenth century. It is characterized by incredibly sweet pulp and bright yellow skin and is popular throughout North India and Bihar.

4. Lakshmanbhog: This variety is exclusively grown in the Malda district of West Bengal. These mangoes are usually available in the months of June and July. With a gleaming golden reddish skin and the right amount of sweetness, these mangoes have been individually chosen by the West Bengal government to export to the United States thereby, adding a significant value to their state cash reserves.

5. Dasheri: Lucknow, revered as the land of Nawabs is equally famous for its royal mangoes. Lucknow, along with its adjoining towns, is widely known for its mango belt of North India. Available from mid-May to late August, Dashehari mangoes grown here are easily distinguishable from other varieties of mangoes in India by their green peels and wholesome taste.

6. Badam: Badam is Karnataka’s leading mango variety and can be found in the market from April to July. This variety is known to be rich in nutrients and has very thin skin. It is popularly known as the Alphonso of Karnataka state.

   

The aforementioned are some of the best variety of mangoes with a lot of them being the export-grade that fetch a distinctive name for India in terms of international trade and as a global soft power.