Mango mania.

 India is home to roughly 1,500 varieties of mangoes, with key regional cultivars dominating different parts of the country. Prime varieties include the fragrant Alphonso from Maharashtra, the sweet Kesar from Gujarat, and Banganapalli (or Safeda) from Andhra Pradesh. 

The most popular mango varieties found across India, broken down by their primary growing regions.

West India:Alphonso (Hapus): Grown primarily in the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra. Known as the "King of Mangoes," it features smooth, golden-yellow skin, fiberless saffron flesh, and a rich, sweet taste.Kesar: Primarily cultivated in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. These bright orange-yellow mangoes have a distinct floral aroma and are incredibly sweet. South India:Banganapalli (Benishan): Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, this large, obliquely oval mango has smooth, pale-yellow skin and a sweet, meaty texture with no fiber.Totapuri: Known for its distinct parrot-like, curved beak tip. Grown heavily in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, it has a tangy flavor and is excellent for processing and salads.Badami (Karnataka Alphonso): Grown in Bagalkot and other parts of Karnataka, this variety shares the rich, sweet flavor and smooth, buttery texture of the Alphonso.Imam Pasand: A highly sought-after, premium fruit from the southern states, famous for its large size and rich, citrusy sweetness. North India:Dasheri: Originating from Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh. It is long, slightly curved, and features smooth skin and intensely sweet, aromatic flesh.Langra: Cultivated largely around Varanasi. This green-skinned mango retains its green hue even when fully ripe and is prized for its fiberless pulp and strong, spicy-sweet flavor.Chausa: Grown in North Indian regions like Punjab and Haryana. These large mangoes are incredibly soft, juicy, and sweet. East & Northeast India:Himsagar: A popular variety from West Bengal. It is medium-sized, yellowish-green, and known for its thick, extremely sweet pulp.Jardalu: A delicate, light-yellow mango native to Bihar with a very distinct and pleasant honey-like aroma. 

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Alphonso the coastal king from Maharashtra sun kissed royalty. Intensely sweet with rich honey and citrus notes, smooth creamy and fiber free, thick  saffron hued pulp with iconic aroma.

Malgova the royal indulgence from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, luscious sweet with creamy flavour, smooth rich pulp, completely fiberless thick rich mango.

Sandhura the honey pot from Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka,ultra juicy soft pulp, honey like sweetness with gentle tang, smooth fiber free texture.

Badami the golden twin from Kerala and Karnataka. Rich sweetness with honey and apricot notes, creamy buttery pulp, low fiber melt in mouth texture, fragrant and delightfully smooth.

Raspuri/ pairi the noble prince from Karnataka. Bold sweet tangy tropical flavour, extremely juicy soft pulp, strong unmistakable mango aroma favorite of juice lovers.

Banganapalli the crown jewel from Andhra Pradesh. Smooth sweet and endlessly snackable, thick golden yellow juicy pulp, naturally sweet with mild tangy undertones, soft bite and fiber free texture.

Imam pasand the nawabs secret from Tamil Nadu. Complex  fragrant and unforgettable, buttery silk flavour, deep sweetness with lime coconut and spice notes, thin skin but abundant pulp.

Kesar the saffron soul from Maharashtra. Fragrant rich and beautifully balanced, smooth velvety pulp, honey sweet flavour with citrus lift, intensely aromatic.

Mallika the maharani from Karnataka. Soft indulgent and quietly luxurious, honeyed sweetness with citrus twist, creamy dense pulp, completely fiberless.

Kesar kutch the golden oasis from Gujarat.  Same kesar charm, slightly sharper personality, dense yet juicy bite,intensely sweet with gentle tang, creamy buttery pulp.

Langra the emerald emperor from Uttar Pradesh. Green outside sweet inside, sweet tangy and deeply aromatic, creamy juicy pulp, thin seed generous flesh.

Neelam the seasons after party, late summer legend from Tamil Nadu.  Intensely sweet with floral notes smooth dense pulp, completely fiber free texture.

Dasheri the court favorite from Malihabad. Elegant fragrant and perfectly juicy, soft buttery pulp, honey sweet flavour with floral aroma, smooth fiberless texture.

Chausa the monsoon magician from Malihabad. Squeeze slurp repeat, deep honey sweetness, ultra juicy pulp, smooth buttery bite.

Himsagar the eastern star from west Bengal. No fiber no fuss, rich custard like texture, intensely sweet honey flavour.