🌱 Popular Indian Mango Varieties

1️ Alphonso (Hapus) – King of Mangoes 👑

✅ Color: Bright yellow with a golden hue
✅ Taste: Sweet, creamy, and non-fibrous
✅ Size: Medium, oval shape
✅ Export Markets: USA, UK, UAE, Singapore
✅ Best Use: Fresh eating, desserts, and mango pulp

2️  Kesar – Queen of Mangoes 👸

✅ Color: Bright saffron yellow with green patches
✅ Taste: Sweet with a hint of tanginess
✅ Size: Medium, oval shape
✅ Export Markets: Middle East, Canada, Europe
✅ Best Use: Mango pulp, shakes, and ice creams

3️  Banganapalli (Safeda)

✅ Color: Golden yellow with thin skin
✅ Taste: Sweet and juicy
✅ Size: Large, oblong shape
✅ Export Markets: Middle East and Asia
✅ Best Use: Fresh consumption and juice

4️  Dasheri

✅ Color: Greenish-yellow when ripe
✅ Taste: Very sweet with a strong aroma
✅ Size: Medium, elongated shape
✅ Export Markets: UAE, UK, Canada
✅ Best Use: Fresh eating and chutneys

5️ Langra

✅ Color: Green even when ripe
✅ Taste: Sweet with a citrusy undertone
✅ Size: Medium to large, oblong shape
✅ Export Markets: Middle East, Bangladesh
✅ Best Use: Fresh eating and pickles

6️ Totapuri

✅ Color: Greenish-yellow with a beak-like tip
✅ Taste: Mildly sweet with a tangy twist
✅ Size: Large, elongated shape
✅ Export Markets: Asia, Middle East
✅ Best Use: Juice, mango pulp, and processing

💪 Health Benefits of Fresh Mangoes

🥭 Rich in Vitamin C & A – Boosts immunity and skin health
❤️ Supports Heart Health – Contains fiber, potassium, and antioxidants
🩸 Improves Digestion – High in enzymes and dietary fiber
🧠 Boosts Brain Function – Rich in Vitamin B6 for cognitive health
👀 Enhances Eye Health – Loaded with beta-carotene and lutein
🏋️ Great for Energy – Natural sugars provide instant energy

🧊 Storage & Handling Tips

✅ Room Temperature: Unripe mangoes ripen in 4-6 days at 20-25°C
✅ Refrigeration: Ripe mangoes stay fresh for 7-10 days at 8-12°C
✅ Controlled Atmosphere Storage: Maintains freshness for 3-4 weeks
✅ Avoid Moisture & Sunlight: Prevents over-ripening and spoilage
✅ Ripening Process: Can be ripened naturally or with ethylene gas

📦 Packing for Exports

1️  Standard Packing

📦 Carton Boxes: 2kg, 3kg, 5kg sizes
📦 Single-Layer Tray Packing: Prevents bruising
📦 Net Bags & Clamshell Packs: For supermarket retail sales

2️  Protective Measures for Export

🚚 Pre-cooling at 10-12°C before shipment
📦 Foam net sleeves & padding to prevent bruising
🌡️ Cold Chain Logistics (8-12°C) during transit
✅ VHT (Vapor Heat Treatment) & Irradiation for USA & Japan exports
✅ Phytosanitary Certification required for international markets