Also known as the king of mangoes, Alphonso mangoes have their origins in India and are incredibly juicy and sweet.
This large variety of mango has a bright yellow skin with soft orange undertones. Inside, you fill find a rich golden-red flesh that is creamy and not too fibrous.
Alphonso mangoes are often used in smoothies and sorbets. And, of course, you can always sink your teeth right into this juicy fruit.
 
Variety: Alphonso
Origin: Goa, India
Season: June-July
Tree size: Large vigorous grower
Condo Mango: No
Fruit shape/size/color: Oval/small to medium 10 oz./Green to golden yellow
Texture: Fiberless
Flavor: Intensely warm-sweet, pleasantly tart, rich and full, with multiple aromatic overtones and a hint of citrus
Anthracnose Resistance: Very Good
Seed Type: Monoembryonic
Comments: 'Alphonse', often termed 'Alphonso', is among the finest of Indian dessert mangos. They often have a pink blush on the sun-exposed shoulder. The ripening fruit are the perfect accent for the kitchen, perfuming the air with a wonderful sweet and fruity aroma. There is no fiber in the orange, melting flesh. 'Alphonse' is best eaten out-of-hand, and is exported from India to specialty markets in Europe, where it is sold for a good price. The fruit are harvested firm, at the mature green stage, and are not refrigerated prior to ripening. Mature-green fruit are ripened at 70F to develop optimal flesh texture, flavor and aroma.