The summer season makes many people sweaty and also makes you feel more thirsty. Drinking water at this time quenches your hunger. A sweet and juicy mango can help you at this time. Everyone likes its taste. But do you know that many types of mangoes are available in our city and country. But if you want to enjoy it especially, then know where and which mangoes are famous in India including Gujarat.
Maharashtra – Alphonso
Alphonso or Halfas mangoes are famous and come from Ratnagiri, Raigarh and Konkan in Maharashtra. This mango is known for its sweetness. It is also the most sold variety of mango in India.
Andhra Pradesh- Banganapalli
Banganapalli mangoes are pulpy and fiberless. It is named after the city of Banganapalla in Andhra Pradesh. Here it is cultivated in maximum quantity. It is the most famous mango of South India.
Uttar Pradesh- Dussehri
It is known as Malihabadi mango. Dussehri mango is one of the most popular mango varieties from the northern region of India. Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of this type of mango.
Gujarat – Saffron
Kesar mango juice of Gujarat is very famous. It is also known for its sweet taste, rich pulp and saffron colour. Its juice is considered food in summer.
Karnataka- Totapuri
Totapuri mango is a mango whose taste is sweet and sour. It is very popular in South India. Pickle is made from it. It can also be used in salad. This mango is green in colour. Its beak is like the beak of a parrot, hence it is called Totapuri. This occurs especially in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Bihar- Langra
Langra is a famous breed of North India. This mango was first grown in the garden of a lame man in Banaras. Apart from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, it is also grown in many parts of Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Punjab.
West Bengal- Himsagar and Kishan Bhog
Kishan Bhog mangoes are round in shape and delicious in taste. Kishanbhog mango is sold widely in West Bengal. It is most known in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Himsagar is also used in making sweets and beverages.
Himachal Pradesh – Chaunsa
Chaunsa is the most popular mango of North India. It is known for its sweet pulp and bright yellow color. It is mainly grown in Pakistan but is also produced in Himachal, Haryana, Rajasthan and other North Indian states.