Alphonso Mango

The Alphonso mango are small egg-shaped mangoes. These mangoes grow hanging from long stalks on evergreen deciduous trees. The Alphonso Mango is considered the number one mango in the world. The mango has green spots on the skin when it is not fully ripe, when the mango is fully ripe the skin has a sheet of yellow skin. The mangoes are picked by hand to protect the fruit, this is because the mango has a very thin skin and is therefore very fragile. This mango is a bit smaller compared to other mangoes but contain 15% more pulp. They weigh on average between 250GR and 350Gr.

How does the Alphonso Mango grow?

These mangoes grow on stems on evergreen deciduous trees. After the mangoes are picked they experience a ‘Hot Water treatment’ against fruit fly infestation.

Where can you buy Alphonso Mango?

The Alphonso Mango can be purchased in the Netherlands mainly in the Surinamese, Asian and Turkish toko’s/supermarkets. Because mango belongs to the fruit category, you can often find it on the fruit shelf of the relevant toko or supermarket.

Flavor

These special Indian mangoes have a very mild sweet tropical flavor. The flesh of the mango is not fibrous but rather has a smooth texture, unlike most varieties of mangoes. The Alphonso Mango has a very intense aroma due to the presence of a high content of myrcene. Myrcene is a natural substance in plants that is responsible for flavor and aroma. The mango is much sweeter than the mangoes we know from Brazil, Spain or Israel.

Nutritional value

Mango contains relatively little saturated fat but is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamins such as: Vitamin B6, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. In addition, mangoes also contain a lot of minerals such as potassium, magnesium and copper. In conclusion, mangoes are very healthy!

Questions about Alphonso Mango?

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