The arrival of the summer season calls for gorging heartily on the most delicious fruit mango which is loved by everyone
Known as the King of Fruits, mango has several varieties across the world and each type has a distinct shape, taste and colour
Here are some famous mango varieties of India-
A green and yellowish oval shaped mango that is mostly grown in Varanasi, Langra which is also known as Banarasi Langra is harvested during June to July
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Langra
One of the best quality mangoes which is very pulpy and sweet to taste, Himsagar mangoes which is highly grown in West Bengal does not have any fibre
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Himsagar
A mango variety that is produced in Andhra Pradesh, Banganapalli mangoes has a firm meaty texture and is excellent for canning
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Banganapalli
The most abundantly found mangoes almost everywhere in the market is the Neelam which has an acidic sweet taste with a large, oblong and pointed base
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Neelam
An expensive as well as one of the most popular mango due to its fine qualities is the Alphonso & its rich, creamy texture and juicy pulp is the reason of its usage in a number of desserts