WHICH MANGO IS FAMOUS
WORLD WIDE AND WHERE
IT IS GROWN
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Grown in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, Alphonso is believed to be the driving force behind Mango being the national fruit of India. Alphonso mango from Konkan region has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. India is the largest producer of mangoes accounting for 40 percent of the world trade.
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1. Alphonso
Alphonso or Hapus or Hafoos mango
Origin: Konkan, Maharashtra, India
Other Names: Hafoos, Hapus, Alphonse, King of mangoes
Named after the Portuguese general Afonso de Albuquerque, Alphonso mango is known as the King of mangoes. Unparalleled taste and texture make Alphonso the most sought after variety of mango in the world.
Grown in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, Alphonso is believed to be the driving force behind Mango being the national fruit of India. Alphonso mango from Konkan region has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
India is the largest producer of mangoes accounting for 40 percent of the world trade. Plus the fifth largest exporter to the world. Famous for its rich taste and fibre-less flesh, an Alphonso mango weighs around 230 to 260 grams. The peak season for this variety starts from March and runs till the start of June. The juicy pulp of Alphonso complements some of the most delicious desserts across the globe. It comes as no surprise as to why Alphonso mangoes top the list of best varieties of mangoes in the world and known as King of Mangoes.