Miqdad Hussain
November 24, 2024
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Hailing the King of Fruits, mangoes, is a tradition shared by many. As the Pakistan region gears up for the anticipated mango season, excitement fills the air. Coinciding with the onset of summer, the arrival of various mango varieties is eagerly awaited. Moreover, Pakistan takes immense pride in its mango production, ranking fourth globally.
Transitioning to the health benefits of mangoes, they offer more than just their delightful taste. Particularly in Pakistan’s tropical climate, mangoes are revered for their skin, leaves, and bark, which boast numerous advantages. This is why mangoes from Pakistan are cherished worldwide, with shipments reaching far and wide. Thus, relishing the versatility of this adaptable fruit knows no bounds.
Most popular varieties of Pakistani mango available for purchase in Pakistan are listed below.
The mango varieties native to Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan area bear Sher Shah Suri’s name in honor of the latter’s victory over Humanyun, a Mughal Emperor, in a conflict in Bihar, India. The Suri tribe as a whole used to adore Chaunsa.
Chaunsa mangoes are among the most eaten and well-liked varieties of mangoes because of their very sweet flavor. Most people eat this mango by pressing it between their thumbs and then taking the juice straight out of the fruit. The chaunsa mango ripening season spans from June through August and ends in late September.
The Sindhri mango originates in Pakistan’s Mir Pur Khas area. This mango has an oval form and beautiful yellow skin. This very fragrant mango is often sweet but can also be somewhat acidic in the early harvest season, embodying the essence of flavor.
Since this particular kind of mango is widely consumed in Pakistan’s Sindh area, the name of the fruit derives from Sindh. People make smoothies, ice creams, and shakes with Sindhri mangoes. Unlike other mango varieties, Sindhri mangoes have a longer preservation life and mature between May and August. Mangoes are often eaten by slicing them into cubes after peeling the skin.
Mangos of the langra kind are prized for their juicy flesh and sweet flavor. The fruit, which has a thin, yellow peel, is frequently used in Indian dishes including chutneys and curries.
This specific kind of mango is generally said to have originated in Varanasi, popularly known as Banaras, in northern India. Nobody knows how the mango tree came to be known as “langra,” which translates to “lame,” but the villagers claim that it was because the guy who owned the tree was similarly crippled.
This mango’s primary distinguishing feature from all the others is that, unlike other mango kinds, it retains its green color long after it has matured.
Lucknow Nawab’s gardens from the eighteenth century are where Dussehri first appeared. This kind of mango has the most delicious flavor and aroma along with the juiciest pulp.
Although smaller than the others, it is one of the most popular varieties of mango due to its delicious juice. The optimum time to purchase them is during the first two weeks of July.
Anwar-ul-Haq, the man who planted the mango in Rataul, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is honored by the name of this mango. Nowadays, Punjab in Pakistan primarily farms Anwar Ratol. Its meat tastes quite sweet and is devoid of fiber.
Due to high demand, it is only available twice a year: first in May and June, at the start of mango season, when it is very sweet and thin-skinned, and again in July and August, when it is more flavorful but less sweet.
Additionally, Pakistan is home to a diverse array of mango varieties, albeit less prevalent and primarily found in specific locales. Notable among them are Sunera, Lal Badshah, Saroli, Neelum, Fajri, Almas, Malda, Gulab Khans, Totapuri, and Alphonso.
All hail the King of Fruits! Mango season has finally arrived, meaning that everyone in the Pakistan region can finally enjoy their mangoes. The summer season in Pakistan is when a wide variety of fruits, especially mangoes, arrive. With hundreds of varieties grown in the country, four times as many mangos are produced as the rest of the world.
Originating from the region of Chausa, mangoes grown in Pakistan are also cultivated in India. Known for their exceptionally soft skin and exquisite sweetness, Chausa mangoes stand out among their counterparts. Interestingly, many Chausa mango enthusiasts prefer to enjoy their fruit without the aid of knives or any other cutlery.
The best mangoes are those from Pakistan called Anwar Ratol and India called Hapus or Alphonso.
Because of its sweet flavor, juicy pulp, rich aroma, and high nutritional content, some people believe it to be the best mango. Compared to other mango cultivars, Chaunsas have a higher vitamin C content. In India and Pakistan, the Chaunsa season typically lasts from the first week of June to the third week of August.
Pakistan Mangoes – International Exhibition of Food and Agriculture
Chaunsa Safaid
Among all mangoes, the golden-yellow Multani White Chaunsa is regarded as the King of Mangoes.
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