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and near its namesake Rataul village Banganapalle
in UP. Insanely sweet in taste with less
fibre, this mango is a favourite among
many people in North India
Ataulfo
“King of Mangoes”, “Pride of India”
are just some descriptives used for this
variety. People who have tasted the fruit
from the princely state of BanaganaPalli
(Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh) area will
agree why it’s also worthy of the “King
Ataulfo or Honey mangoes are abundant of Mangoes” title. The largest volume
in Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador. When of mango cultivar in the world, this
fully ripe, the fruit turns deep yellow medium-large fruit ripens to a golden-
with small wrinkles and acquires a yellow exterior and a straw-yellow
flattened oblong shape. It has a peachy to golden-yellow interior. Very juicy,
tropical aroma with smooth, firm flesh slightly acidic and an aroma that never
without fibres. leaves your heart or senses; with little
or no fibre and a creamy texture, it is a
Badami mango that you will never forget.
Bombay
Badami mangoes are also known as the
Alphonso of Karnataka state. It is slightly
earlier than the Alphonso mango due to Bombay mango was originally grown
its more southerly production. By March, from a seed brought to Jamaica by
Badami is much anticipated as it rings in immigrants from India in 19th century.
the “official” mango season in India, with The fruit became popular due to its
its sweet, succulent and flavoursome widely accepted flavour, and Bombay
characteristics. was eventually introduced into the
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