One of our favourite exotic fruit box selections is the mango box. Often referred to as the “King of Fruits”, mangos are loved for their sweet and zesty flavours and versatile uses. There are hundreds of different varieties of mango from around the world, each with a slightly different flavour profile.
Here’s a look at four mango varieties that are currently in season and feature in our curated selection boxes.
Mexican Ataulfo (Honey Mango)
The Mexican Ataulfo, aka Honey mango, originates as you would expect from Mexico. When ripe, the fruit is a vibrant yellow colour with a sweet aroma, and should be slightly squeezable. It has a lovely buttery texture and delicious velvety sweetness. It’s perfect as a snack on its own, or added to salsas or Greek yoghurt.
Brazilian Haden
The Brazilian Haden is a medium to large sized fruit, with reddish green skin that turns a vibrant yellow or orange colour when ripe. It has a rich juicy and tangy flavour, with a slightly more fibrous texture than the Ataulfo. It’s a classic fruit for adding to mango and chili chutney, cheese boards or roast meat dishes.
Thai Yellow Mango
Originating from Thailand, this mango has an elongated oval shape and is a bright golden colour when ripe. It has a wonderfully smooth texture and intensely sweet flavour, and is an ideal ingredient for sorbets, smoothies and ice creams.
Baby Columbian Mango
The Baby Columbian is small and round, with an edible soft greenish yellow skin. It has a sweet flavour with a pleasing edge of tartness, and is perfect as a stand-alone snack for lunchboxes or when you're on the go. It’s also delicious char grilled with barbecue meats, seafood, or vegetables, and pairs well with chili for dips, sauces and chutneys.