1)   Alphonso : The Alphonso mango was named after Afonso De Albuquerque, a Portugese nobleman who helped establish the Portugese empire in India. Alphonso Mangoes are commonly known as the King of Mangoes. Alphonso mangoes are only available in India. Shape : Ovate, oblique base obliquely flattened, ventral shoulder broader and higher than dorsal Size : Medium Flavour : Sweet, Characteristic Aroma Flesh Fibre : Fibreless, soft Colour : Orange Yellow

Banganpalli: This is a popular commercial variety of South India. Baneshan is the first variety to come in the market by end of march and the fruit is available till mid june. Fruit: Large, slightly oval Skin : Medium thickness, smoth, yellow Flesh: Firm, fibreless, yellow Flavour : Pleasant, sweet taste T.S.S.: 19-22 (Total soluble sugar) Season : May – June

)   Chausa : This is the last variety to arrive in the market, starting from June and ending in August. The fruit is of relatively large size and has a peculiar sugar-acid blend and golden yellow skin and pulp colour Fruit : Large with oblong ventral shoulder Color : Golden yellow Skin : Medium, thick Flesh : Orange – Yellow, fibreless, juicy Aroma : Pleasant T.S.S : 22 – 24 Season : July to mid August

Kesar: Kesar variety of mangoes are considered to be one of the best mangoes, which are famous for their fruit quality, attractiveness fruit and pulp colour, taste & good shelf life. Kesar mangoes are mostly grown in Gujarat, Western India. Kesar Mangoes are commonly known as the queen of Mangoes. This variety is slightly smaller in size as compared to the Alphonso mango variety but offers a unique taste.  Shape : Oblong, flat shoulder Size : Medium Flavour : Sweet, Pleasant Aroma Flesh Fibre : Fibreless Colour : Golden yellow with red blush on shoulders

)   Mallika: 'Mallika' is a condo mango native to India. It is a hybrid between 'Neelum' and 'Dasheri', and is considered among the best of the new generation of Indian dessert mangos. Fruit : Large and oblong elliptical Skin : Thickness, smooth Flesh : Firm, Fibreless Pulp : Content high Keeping quality : Excellent T.S.S : 23 Season : July onwards

Neelam Neelam mango grows in many areas of India and Pakistan. The more famous Pakistani varieties are from the Sindh region, the famous Indian varieties from the South of India. All said and done, this is a very fragrant fruit and highly relished by mango fans all over the world. Neelam mango's desirability transcends the human race- animals love it, birds trust their young ones with this mango. It is indeed surprising how humans still manage to save some for themselves.