Alphonso Mango Jumbo

Alphonso mangoes vary in size and appearance, depending on their growing region, and average 10 to 15 centimeters in length and 150 to 300 grams in weight. The fruits typically have an oval to oblong shape with blunt, curved ends, and the skin is thin but resilient, able to withstand transport. Alphonso mangoes ripen from green to shades of golden yellow and are sometimes tinged with red blush. Black or brown spots and markings may also occur on the surface, but these are mostly superficial and don’t affect the quality of the flesh. Underneath the skin, the orange flesh is dense, smooth, aqueous, and fibreless, with a buttery, tender, and succulent consistency. The flesh also encases a small, oval-shaped seed. Alphonso mangoes emit a permeating, fragrant aroma when ripe, said to smell musky, floral, and sweet. Select Alphonso mangoes that are ripe, soft to the touch, and still have smooth skin. Alphonso mango skin remains taut, unlike other varieties that may wrinkle with maturity. Alphonso mangoes are edible raw when ripe and have a high sugar content, creating a rich, sweet, fruity, and spiced-filled flavor with subtle honey, melon, stone-fruit, and tropical nuances.