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Mango Varieties
Mango Varieties
Available throughout the seasons
Throughout the year, you'll most likely find at least one mango of the six varieties described below. Each mango has a unique flavor and texture, so try different varieties at different stages of ripeness and at different times of the year. You'll be glad you did.
Ataulfos
Ataulfos have a very small seed, so there is a high flesh to seed ratio.
Flavor: Sweet and creamy
Texture: Smooth, firm flesh with no fibers
Color: Vibrant yellow
Shape: Small, flattened oval shape
Ripening Cues: 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
The Francis grows on small farms throughout Haiti.
Flavor: Rich, spicy and sweet
Texture: Soft, juicy flesh with fibers
Color: Bright yellow skin with green overtones
Shape: Oblong and sigmoid S-shape
Ripening Cues: Green overtones diminish and the yellow becomes more golden as the Francis ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
Peak Availability: May to July
Primary Source Country: Haiti
Haden
The fruiting of the Haden mango in 1910 inspired the creation of a large-scale mango industry in South Florida. The industry has since then been greatly reduced by the impact of development and hurricanes.
Flavor: Rich, with aromatic overtones
Texture: Firm flesh due to fine fibers
Color: Bright red with green and yellow overtones and small white dots
Shape: Medium to large with an oval to round shape
Ripening Cues: Green areas of the mango turn to yellow as it ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
Peak Availability: April and May
Primary Source Country: Mexico 
Ripening Cues: Skin stays green even when ripe. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
Peak Availability: August and September
Primary Source Countries: Mexico, United States
 
Originating from Florida in the 1940’s, Kents are ideal mangos for juicing and drying.
Flavor: Sweet and rich
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
Ripening Cues: Kents have yellow undertones or dots that cover more of the mango as it ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
Peak Availability: January to March and June to August
Primary Source Countries: Mexico, Ecuador, Peru
Tommy Atkins
Hailing originally from Florida, Tommy Atkins is themost widely grown commercial variety coming into the United States.
Flavor: Mildly and sweet
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
Ripening Cues: This mango may not provide any visual cues. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
Peak Availability: March to July and October to January
Primary Source Countries: Mexico, Guatemala,
Brazil,Ecuador, Peru
 
PALMER
Originating from Florida in the 1940’s, Palmers widely grown commercial scale in Florida; often harvested immature due to early coloring.
Flavor: Mildly sweet
Texture: Smooth with limited fibers
Color: Deep cheery red blush with a green background or light green background with a bright red/orange blush
Shape: Oblong with pointed ends and does not have raised shoulders
Ripening Cues: This mango may not provide any visual cues. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness.
Peak Availability: August through October 
Primary Source Countries: Brazil, Puerto Rico
 
Additional Mango Varieties
Although the six varieties above represent the most common mango varieties available in the U.S. marketplace, there are a few others you might find as well. With hundreds of varieties the possibilities are endless!
 
Alphonse – This Indian variety is a mild flavored, firm fleshed mango which can range from purple to yellow skin with an oblong shape
Edward – This sweet and spicy flavored, fiberless mango can range from pink to yellow skin with a round or oblong shape
Kesar – This Indian variety is a sweet flavored, fiberless mango which can range from green to yellow skin with a round shape
Manila – This sweet flavored, fiberless mango can range from orange to yellow to pink skin with a slender shape
Palmer – This mild flavored, firm fleshed mango can range from purple to red to yellow skin with an oblong shape