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MANGO VARIETIES:

Mangos come in all shapes and sizes!

Throughout the year, you'll most likely find at least one of the several varieties of mango described below. Each variety has a unique flavor and texture, so be sure and to try different types of mangos at different stages of ripeness and at different times of the year.

You'll be glad you did!

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Tommy Atkins

Aroma: Small hints of tropical fruit and citrus

Flavor: Tart with sweet notes

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

External Ripeness Indicators: This mango may not provide any visual cues. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.

Peak Availability: March to July

Primary Source Country: Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala

Ataulfo/Honey Mango

Aroma: Tropical fruit and peachy notes

Flavor: Sweet and sour with tropical fruit notes

Texture: Smooth, firm flesh with no fibers

Color: Vibrant yellow

Shape: Small, flattened oblong shape

External Ripeness Indicators: Skin turns to a deep golden color and small wrinkles appear when fully ripe. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.

Peak Availability: March to July

Primary Source Country: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil

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Kent

Aroma: Peach and tropical fruit

Flavor: Sweet with hints of sour notes

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

External Ripeness Indicators: Yellow undertones or dots cover more of the mango as it ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.

Peak Availability: January, February and December

Primary Source Country: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador

HOW TO CUT A MANGO:

MANGOS YEAR-ROUND:

Mangos are available year-round making them a great item to promote every season.

Mangos are great for back-to-school promotions as a sweet treat for kid's lunches (Check out below how convenient Mary's Harvest makes mangos an easy grab-n-go treat and less hassle for busy parents!).

While mangos are typically displayed with other tropical fruit which might have you asking when was the last time you went to the beach, mangos are in fact a great cooking item to use during the cold winter months. We shared two mango chutney recipes below from mango.org that we thought might bring the tropics home to you!

Come Spring mangos are a great addition to salads and perfect for promoting during Cinco de Mayo. You can't beat the summer heat with a refreshing snack like mangos.