Throughout the year, you'll most likely find at least one of the six 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 sour with tropical fruit notes
Honey mangos have a very small seed, so there is a high flesh to seed ratio.
- Aroma: Tropical fruit and peachy notes
- Texture: Smooth, firm flesh with no fibers
- COLOR: Vibrant yellow
- Shape: Small, flattened oblong shape
- External Ripening Indicators: Skin turns to a deep golden color and small wrinkles appear when fully ripe.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil
- Peak AVAILABILTY: March to July
FRANCIS
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francis
FLAVOR: Sweet and fruity
The Francis mango grows on small farms throughout Haiti.
- Aroma: Peach and tropical fruit
- Texture: Soft, juicy flesh with fibers
- COLOR: Bright yellow skin with green overtones
- Shape: Oblong and sigmoid S-shape
- External Ripening Indicators: Green overtones diminish and the yellow becomes more golden as the mango ripens.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Haiti, Ecuador
- Peak AVAILABILTY: May to June
HADEN
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HADEN
FLAVOR: Sweet and sour with a slight bitter after taste of tropical fruit
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.
- Aroma: Tropical fruit with high peach notes
- 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.
- 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.
- Aroma: High in citrus notes
- 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.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, United States
- Peak AVAILABILTY: March to April, August and September
KENT
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KENT
FLAVOR: Sweet with hints of sour notes
Originating from Florida in the 1940's, Kent mangos are ideal mangos for juicing and drying.
- Aroma: Peach and tropical fruit
- 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: Yellow undertones or dots cover more of the mango as it ripens.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador
- Peak AVAILABILTY: January, February and December
TOMMY ATKINS
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TOMMY ATKINS
FLAVOR: Tart with sweet notes
Hailing originally from Florida, the Tommy Atkins mango is the most widely grown commercial variety coming into the United States.
- Aroma: Small hints of tropical fruit and citrus
- Texture: Firm flesh and high 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.
- PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala
- Peak AVAILABILTY: March to July