Everyone’s mouth waters with the mention of Mangoes. Whether it is their aroma or sweet taste, there is an excellent reason why Mango is considered the “King of Fruits.” Many cultivars are growing mangoes worldwide, though this delicious and juicy fruit is native to India. Mangoes serve a memorable treat every time we devour them, sometimes sweet, sometimes tangy, and are a gift to us from mother nature. Worldwide, there are more than a thousand different varieties of mangoes. Let us go through this article about the different types of mangoes with names.

What is a mango?

The tropical tree Mangifera indica produces an edible stone fruit called Mango. The origin of this tasty, delicious fruit is in Northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Northwestern Myanmar. However, in South and Southeast Asia cultivated M.indica, there are two distinct modern mango cultivars, “the Indian type” and the “Southeast Asian type.”

The size, shape, sweetness, and skin color mainly depend upon the cultivar since there are several hundred cultivars of mangoes worldwide. The color of these tasty fruits also varies; some include orange, green, pale yellow, or gold. Bangladesh’s national tree is Mango, whereas the Philippines, Pakistan, and India have Mango as their national fruit.

20 Different Varieties of Mangoes with Images:

The curated list of twenty different types of mangoes in the world and India. Let us go through the article for more details.

Top 10 Different Types of Mangoes In the World:

The sweet and juicy fruit is famous worldwide, and different species of mangoes have other characteristics in appearance, taste, and availability. Here is the list of the ten best Mango types in the world.

1. Honey (Ataulfo):

Named after the grower Ataulfo Morales Gordillo, Honey (Ataulfo) mangoes originated in Soconusco, Chiapas, Mexico. You can identify these Mexican mango types by their golden yellow skin. At the peak of their ripeness, the honey mangoes have a buttery, elegant texture. Ataulfo is a descendant of Philipino mangoes rather than sharing an Indian heritage. During the 18th-century Manila-Acapulco galleon trade, the seedlings of this fruit arrived in Mexico. Late February to early August is the peak season for the Ataulfo mango.