Mango varieties & availability

ABOUT MANGOS

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.

HONEY

Originally Ataulfo

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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.

  1. Aroma: Tropical fruit and peachy notes
  2. Texture: Smooth, firm flesh with no fibers
  3. COLOR: Vibrant yellow
  4. Shape: Small, flattened oblong shape
  5. External Ripening Indicators: Skin turns to a deep golden color and small wrinkles appear when fully ripe.
  6. PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil
  7. Peak AVAILABILTY: March to July

FRANCIS

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francis

FLAVOR: Sweet and fruity

The Francis mango grows on small farms throughout Haiti.

  1. Aroma: Peach and tropical fruit
  2. Texture: Soft, juicy flesh with fibers
  3. COLOR: Bright yellow skin with green overtones
  4. Shape: Oblong and sigmoid S-shape
  5. External Ripening Indicators: Green overtones diminish and the yellow becomes more golden as the mango ripens.
  6. PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Haiti, Ecuador
  7. 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.

  1. Aroma: Tropical fruit with high peach notes
  2. Texture: Firm flesh due to fine fibers
  3. COLOR: Bright red with green and yellow overtones and small white dots
  4. Shape: Medium to large with an oval to round shape
  5. RIPENING CUES: Green areas of the mango turn to yellow as it ripens.
  6. PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Ecuador, Peru
  7. 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.

  1. Aroma: High in citrus notes
  2. Texture: Firm, juicy flesh with limited fibers
  3. COLOR: Dark to medium green, sometimes with a pink blush over a small portion of the mango
  4. Shape: Large oval shape
  5. RIPENING CUES: Skin stays green even when ripe.
  6. PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, United States
  7. 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.

  1. Aroma: Peach and tropical fruit
  2. Texture: Juicy, tender flesh with limited fibers
  3. COLOR: Dark green and often has a dark red blush over a small portion of the mango
  4. Shape: Large oval shape
  5. RIPENING CUES: Yellow undertones or dots cover more of the mango as it ripens.
  6. PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador
  7. 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.

  1. Aroma: Small hints of tropical fruit and citrus
  2. Texture: Firm flesh and high fibers throughout
  3. COLOR: A dark red blush often covers much of the fruit with green and orange-yellow accents
  4. Shape: Medium to large with oval or oblong shape.
  5. RIPENING CUES: This mango may not provide any visual cues.
  6. PRIMARY SOURCE COUNTRY: Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala
  7. Peak AVAILABILTY: March to July
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