The best mango varieties to eat this summer, from Alphonso to Sweet Tart

How many have you tried?

Mangoes are a global crop, grown on a commercial scale and shipped across borders. Varieties like Haden and Tommy Atkins are among the most common types you’ll find at the supermarket. But the world of mangoes is far wider and sweeter than just those. 

Over 1,000 varieties are thought to exist. In Florida, where mangoes were first introduced to the United States, you can find hundreds of kinds from small growers between May and August, when mangoes are in season. 

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Look for these mangoes at farmers markets and specialty grocers; or have them shipped to your door from Tropical Acres, Melissa’s Produce, or Miami Fruit.

Alphonso

• Origin: India
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: In South India, Alphonso is prized for its sweet, perfumed flesh — it’s often called the “king of mangoes.”

Ambika

• Origin: India
• Season: July–September
• Flavor: This Indian hybrid turns a deep red when ripe. It has firm flesh, and balanced sweetness. 

Ambrosia

• Origin: Florida
• Season: August
• Flavor: Florida’s round Ambrosia mangoes offer rich, sweet flavor. 

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Angie

• Origin: Florida
• Season: Mid-June
• Flavor: This richly flavored, sweet Florida favorite has notes of stone fruit.

Ataulfo

• Origin: Mexico
• Season: March–July
• Flavor: This creamy-fleshed variety has a perfect sweet-sour balance. 

Carrie

• Origin: Florida
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: Named after Carrie Zill, mother of plant breeder Laurence Zill, this small, yellow Florida mango has notes of coconut and bubblegum.

Corne

• Origin: Haiti
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: With elongated fruits that turn yellow when fully ripe, this Haitian mango has sweet, fibrous flesh.

Giselle

• Origin: Florida
• Season: Mid-July
• Flavor: Dark golden, juicy flesh is the hallmark of this Florida-bred mango. 

Golden Elephant

• Origin: Vietnam
• Season: Mid-July
• Flavor: A deep yellow peel contains buttery orange, sweet, floral-scented flesh.

Gold Nugget

• Origin: Florida
• Season: Mid-August
• Flavor: A Florida mango grower discovered this mango variety growing on a friend’s property in the 1980s. It has firm orange flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. 

Hong Sa

• Origin: Thailand
• Season: Mid-July
• Flavor: In Thailand, this large mango is enjoyed when unripe, tart, and crunchy.

Irwin

• Origin: Florida
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: Crimson when ripe, this widely grown mango is mild in flavor. It is named for Miami plant breeder F.D. Irwin of Miami.

Itamaracá

• Origin: Brazil
• Season: March–September
• Flavor: This small mango has a complex, creamy sweetness.

Jehangir

• Origin: India
• Season: July
• Flavor: Named after a Mughal emperor, this Indian mango’s green skin conceals white flesh with a complex, sweet-spicy flavor.

Madame Francis

• Origin: Haiti
• Season: Mid-June
• Flavor: Haiti’s most popular mango has sweet, strong-flavored orange flesh.

Maha Chanok

• Origin: Thailand
• Season: Mid-June
• Flavor: This Thai mango has an unusually elongated shape, silky flesh, and a tart flavor.

Mallika

• Origin: India
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: Developed in the 1970s, this mango’s flavor carries notes of citrus and melon. 

Maya

• Origin: Israel
• Season: May–June
• Flavor: When ripe, these round Israeli mangoes take on a red color and classic mango flavor.

Nam Doc Mai

• Origin: Thailand
• Season: Mid-July
• Flavor: Its silky, tender flesh has a rich, spiced-honey flavor.

Okrung

• Origin: Thailand
• Season: Mid-June
• Flavor: With little to no acid, this mango’s fibrous flesh is super sweet.  

Panchadara Kalasa

• Origin: India
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: The name in Telugu means “sugar pot,” which captures its honeyed taste.

Philippine

• Origin: Philippines
• Season: Mid-June
• Flavor: This smaller mango from the Philippines has a sweet, tropical flavor. 

Pickering

• Origin: Florida
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: This variety’s firm, yellow flesh is very sweet, with notes of coconut.

Pink Elephant

• Origin: Vietnam
• Season: Mid-July
• Flavor: This aptly named mango is massive, reaching up to two pounds. 

ST Maui

• Origin: Hawaii
• Season: Mid-July
• Flavor: Its white and yellow flesh has resinous spice notes and a hint of guava.

Sugarloaf

• Origin: Florida
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: A sweet explosion of tropical flavors from pineapple to coconut 

Sweet Tart

• Origin: Florida
• Season: July–August
• Flavor: These aptly named fruits pack a candylike punch. 

Tete Nene

• Origin: Puerto Rico
• Season: June–July
• Flavor: Small fruits with aromatic flesh and well-balanced sweetness

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