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PILLAR GUIDE · 2025–26
Complete Guide to Mango Varieties in India (2025–26)
India is the world's largest mango producer, accounting for roughly 45% of global mango output. Within its borders grow over 1,500 named varieties — more genetic diversity than any other mango-growing nation. This guide covers every major mango variety in India worth knowing: where it grows, when it's in season, what it tastes like, and what makes it different.
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How Many Mango Varieties Are There in India?
India officially recognises over 1,500 mango cultivars, but fewer than 30 are commercially significant at a national level. The rest are grown locally — in single villages, districts, or orchards — often without formal names outside their native regions.
“The number often surprises people. Most of us have eaten 3–5 varieties in our lifetime. There are hundreds more worth discovering.”
QUICK REFERENCE
Mango Variety Chart — Season, Region & Taste
Mango Variety
Region
Season
Taste Profile
Notable For
Ratnagiri/Devgad, Maharashtra
Mar–May
Rich, saffron-sweet, zero fibre
Export quality, king of mangoes
Junagadh/Gir, Gujarat
May–Jul
Floral, sweet, saffron-coloured flesh
Second most exported
Karnataka, Andhra, Tamil Nadu
May–Jul
Mildly sweet, firm, slightly tart
Mango pulp, juice, and pickles
Kohitur
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Jun–Jul
Soft, floral, dessert-sweet
Rare Murshidabad heirloom
Imam Pasand
Andhra Pradesh / Tamil Nadu
May–Jun
Creamy, rich, premium
Royal south India variety
VARIETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Best Mango Variety in India — By Category
Sweetest Mango in India
AlphonsoHimsagar
This is the most debated category in Indian mango culture. Alphonso wins on complexity and finishing notes.Himsagar wins on pure sugar intensity and zero fibre. The honest answer depends on what “sweet” means to you.
Best Mango for Eating Raw (Kaccha)
TotapuriRaw Kesar
Totapuri is the commercial standard for eating raw — firm, tangy-sweet flesh that holds its structure. Raw Kesar is preferred in western India for its tartness when green.
Best Mango for Juice and Pulp
TotapuriAlphonso
Totapuri dominates commercial pulp production because of yield and consistency. Alphonso pulp is the export and premium standard when flavour matters more than volume.
Best Mango for Gifting
AlphonsoKesarMiyazakiNoorjahan
Gift-order data on MangoShop.in is clear: Alphonso, Kesar, Miyazaki, and Noorjahan are the most ordered varieties for gifting — prestige, presentation, and flavour that needs no explanation.
Best Mango for Home Gardens
AmrapaliMallika
Amrapali is a dwarf hybrid suited to terrace and backyard planting. Mallika is an excellent companion choice for home gardens that want fruit quality without commercial orchard scale.
BY THE NUMBERS
How Many Varieties of Mango Are in India?
India has over 1,500 documented mango cultivars. Roughly 30 are commercially significant at a national level. Uttar Pradesh alone grows more than 700 named varieties — more genetic diversity in a single state than most mango-producing countries have in total.
Most regional cultivars never leave their native districts. Without farm-direct sourcing, they remain unavailable — and largely unknown — outside the villages that grew them.
PLAN YOUR ORDERS
Mango Types in India — By Region
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no single answer — it depends on taste preference. For richness and aroma: Alphonso. For sweetness and pulp: Himsagar or Kesar. For rare exclusivity: Miyazaki or Noorjahan. For everyday eating: Dasheri or Langra.
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