CH 8 INDIA CLIMATE , VEGETATION AND WILD LIFE

Mango History & culture The Portuguese, who landed in Calcutta in 1498, were the first to establish a mango trade. Spanish explorers brought mangos to South America and Mexico in the 1600’s.

WOW FACT: Srinivaspur in Kolar is nicknamed as the Mango City of India as over 63 species of mangoes are found here. It is also the biggest producer of mangoes in Karnataka.

IndiaIndia is by far the world’s largest producer, producing around 20 million tonnes of mango annually.

Miyazaki mangoesShree Kishan Suman from Rajasthan is growing Miyazaki mangoes on his farm. These are the world’s most expensive mangoes and can cost upto Rs 2.5 lakh per kilo!

Here’s a list of some of the best mango variety in India. Hapus/Alphonso. Hapus is on the top of the most popular varieties of Mango. … Dasheri. These mangoes are famous for their rich and savory flavor. … Langra. … Chausa. … Badami. … Totapuri. … Pairi. … Malda.

1. Alphonso. Named after the Portuguese general Afonso de Albuquerque, Alphonso mango is known as the King of mangoes. Unparalleled taste and texture make Alphonso the most sought after variety of mango in the world.

The southeast Asian plant Durian has been called the King of Fruits but, like Marmite, it sharply divides opinion between those who love the taste of its custard-like pulp and those revolted by its putrid smell

The Alphonso mango, popularly known in Western India as ‘Hapus’, is often given the epithet ‘The King of Mangoes.’ However, not many know that this delicious variety of mango was created, so that it could be ‘cut and served’ on the table.

IndiaIndia is widely recognised for the cultivation of an exotic fruit, also known as the king of all fruits — mango.

13/16Malda. Malda, also known as ‘King of Mangoes’ in Bihar is completely non fibrous, making it a good pick for chutneys. It is sweet-sour in flavour and is pulpy and delicious.