taulfo Mango Fruit Box | Exotic Fruits

If you are accustomed to the fibrous Tommy Atkins mango, which is the most commonly consumed variety in the United States, then you might be surprised by the creamy, custardy texture of the Ataulfo Mango Fruit Box or honey mango. This mango is not fibrous and has a buttery and elegant texture, especially when it is fully ripe. Therefore, it is a popular choice for eating out of hand, as well as for making smoothies and shakes. Recently, I prepared a lassi with one and it turned out to be almost perfect.

Mangoes of the Ataulfo variety have an oval form, a slightly crooked neck, and a golden yellow skin and meat. The Ataulfo mango is smaller and less fibrous than other mangoes, but it nevertheless has the same tough exterior and sweet, juicy flesh as other mango varieties. When the Ataulfo mango is mature, it will have a delicious aroma and its skin will wrinkle ever so slightly.

Ataulfo Mango Manila Review

Ataulfo mangoes are in season from early spring to late autumn. Mangifera indica Ataulfo mangoes are a prominent Mexican cultivar thanks to the promotion of the trademarked Champagne® variety. Mangoes of the Ataulfo kind are the same across the board, although not all Champagne mangoes are Ataulfo. Honey mangoes, also known as Nam Dok Mai in Thailand, are sometimes referred to as Manila mangoes outside of Thailand. Mangoes of the Ataulfo kind are polyembryonic, like those grown in the Philippines; its central stone contains two seeds rather than one.

Some Health Benefits of  Ataulfo Mangoes

Ataulfo mangoes are a rich source of carbs, fiber, vitamins A, B, and C, potassium, calcium, iron, and folate. They are also known for their digestive enzyme content.

Different Ways to consume Ataulfo Mango UK

Mangoes from the Ataulfo tree are perfect for making sorbet, jams, tarts, and chutneys. Add some mango cubes to your breakfast foods like muffins and waffles. Mango, when sauteed, pairs wonderfully with roasted or grilled meats. Mango puree is delicious in a variety of dishes, including smoothies, drinks, ice cream, and curries. Mangoes should be kept at room temperature until ripe, and then refrigerated for up to a week after they reach full ripeness.

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Mangoes have been revered in Hindu and Buddhist traditions for hundreds of years. Mango seeds were likely first exported from India by wandering Buddhist monks, according to historians. Mango trees, or kalpavriksha in ancient Sanskrit, are known as “wish granting trees.”

Ataulfo Mango Fruit Basket

In the 1700s, Portuguese explorers transported mangoes to South America from Brazil. From there, they made their way to Mexico. Mangoes were already in Mexico a century before they were introduced by the Spanish. The Ataulfo mango originated in the southern Soconusco region of Mexico, in the state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatamala, as a consequence of cross-pollination between multiple types (including an Indian variety). Grower Ataulfo Morales Gordillo inspired the plant’s name.

Southern and central Mexico are the primary regions for growing delicious mangos, with Chiapas being the leading producer. As with select Italian cheeses and French champagne, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property has granted the Soconusco region of Chiapas the designation of origin for Ataulfo mango. The mild to warm temperature of California and Florida is ideal for the cultivation of Ataulfo mangoes, which are farmed in small quantities there.