Banganapalli Mango

Banganapalli mangoes are a medium to large varietal, averaging 14 to 20 centimeters in length, and have a uniform, oval shape with one bulbous, curved end tapering to a smaller, short end, also known as the beak. The mangoes are typically harvested when they are 300 to 600 grams in weight but can sometimes grow to be 700 to 900 grams, depending on climate and cultivation conditions. The skin is thin, smooth, and taut, ripening from green to pale or golden yellow. In India, lighter-hued Banganapalli mangoes are preferred as tiny cream-colored to yellow spots can be seen on the skin, a trait distinct to the variety and considered visually appealing. Underneath the surface, the dark yellow flesh is firm, dense, aqueous, and tender, with a succulent melting consistency. The flesh contains only a few sparse soft fibers and has a thin, slender, oblong seed, allowing the variety to have a better flesh-to-seed ratio. Select Banganapalli mangoes with a fruity, musky aroma and feel heavy for their size. The variety can be consumed raw, discarding the skin, and has a rich, sweet, tropical, and fruity flavor with coconut-like undertones.