Throughout the year, you'll most likely find at least one of the seven mango varieties described below. Each type of mango has a unique flavor and texture, so try different varieties at different stages of ripeness and at different times of the year. You'll be glad you did.
Mango varieties & availability
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Honey (Ataulfo)
FLAVOR: Sweet and creamy
Honey mangos have a very small seed, so there is a high flesh to seed ratio.
- Texture: Smooth, firm flesh with no fibers
- COLOR: Vibrant yellow
- Shape: Small, flattened oval shape
- RIPENING CUES: Skin turns to a deep golden color and small wrinkles appear when fully ripe.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Ecuador, Peru
- Peak AVAILABILTY: March to June
FRANCIS
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francis
FLAVOR: Rich, spicy and sweet
The Francis mango grows on small farms throughout Haiti.
- Texture: Soft, juicy flesh with fibers
- COLOR: Bright yellow skin with green overtones
- Shape: Oblong and sigmoid S-shape
- RIPENING CUES: Green overtones diminish and the yellow becomes more golden as the Francis ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Haiti
- Peak AVAILABILTY: April to June
HADEN
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HADEN
FLAVOR: Rich, with aromatic overtones
The fruiting of the Haden mango in 1910 inspired the creation of a large-scale mango industry in South Florida. The industry has since then been greatly reduced by the impact of development and hurricanes.
- Texture: Firm flesh due to fine fibers
- COLOR: Bright red with green and yellow overtones and small white dots
- Shape: Medium to large with an oval to round shape
- RIPENING CUES: Green areas of the mango turn to yellow as it ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Ecuador, Peru
- Peak AVAILABILTY: March to May
KEITT
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KEITT
FLAVOR: Sweet and fruity
Keitt mangos are popular in Asian cultures, where they are enjoyed in its mature-green stage or even as pickles.
- Texture: Firm, juicy flesh with limited fibers
- COLOR: Dark to medium green, sometimes with a pink blush over a small portion of the mango
- Shape: Large oval shape
- RIPENING CUES: Skin stays green even when ripe. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Puerto Rico
- Peak AVAILABILTY: July to September
KENT
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KENT
FLAVOR: Sweet and rich
Originating from Florida in the 1940's, Kent mangos are ideal mangos for juicing and drying.
- Texture: Juicy, tender flesh with limited fibers
- COLOR: Dark green and often has a dark red blush over a small portion of the mango
- Shape: Large oval shape
- RIPENING CUES: Kents have yellow undertones or dots that cover more of the mango as it ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Ecuador, Peru
- Peak AVAILABILTY: January, February, June to Aug, and December
TOMMY ATKINS
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TOMMY ATKINS
FLAVOR: Mildly sweet
Hailing originally from Florida, the Tommy Atkins mango is the most widely grown commercial variety coming into the United States.
- Texture: Firm flesh due to fibers throughout
- COLOR: A dark red blush often covers much of the fruit with green and orange-yellow accents
- Shape: Medium to large with oval or oblong shape.
- RIPENING CUES: This mango may not provide any visual cues. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru
- Peak AVAILABILTY: March to July, September and October
PALMER
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PALMER
FLAVOR: Mildly sweet
Originating from Florida in the 1940's, Palmer mangos are widely grown commercial scale in Florida; often harvested immature due to early coloring.
- Texture: Smooth with limited fibers
- COLOR: Deep cheery red blush with a green background or light green background with a bright red/orange blush
- Shape: Oblong with pointed ends and does not have raised shoulders
- RIPENING CUES: This mango may not provide any visual cues. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Brazil
- Peak AVAILABILTY: N/A