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India's Alphonso mangoes are virtually impossible to find in America (2018)

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Re: India's Alphonso mangoes are virtually impossible to find in America (2018)

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Post by nelblu »

kashif wrote: post #20
Sai_ wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think Sindri and Chaunsa are also available in India (Indian here) but I personally think Alphonsos are much richer in taste and texture. Ymmv. Edit - maybe I’m biased because Alphonsos are pricier so the palate thinks it’s getting something better much like pricey wine vs cheap wine which are basically the same but are perceived differently.

The best mango is Langda - end of discussion.

I agree! I never thought Alphonsos were the best, Langda all the way!

Re: India's Alphonso mangoes are virtually impossible to find in America (2018)

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Post by rajamaka »

bhaskara2 wrote: post #3

For some reason lots of popular Indian products which india has the potential to supply are banned in USA for one reason or the other. For example, mustard oil and ghee in culinary usage.

Walmart sells ghee and mustard oil

Re: India's Alphonso mangoes are virtually impossible to find in America (2018)

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Post by fooker »

Alphonso is one of the least flavorful varieties on mango.

The fame comes from the fact that it is one of the few which can stay edible for more than a few days of storage and transport, making it the only variety ever exported at scale.

Some better ones are Himsagar, Langra, Sindhri, Dasheri. Try to find these when you are traveling in India (and neighbors).

Re: India's Alphonso mangoes are virtually impossible to find in America (2018)

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Post by fooker »

icemelt8 wrote: post #14

Everytime I read about these mangoes as king I get frustrated, as the world hasn't tasted Pakistani mangoes, if possible find Sindri or Chaunsa mango from Pakistan from your local market, those are completely next level.

>Sindri or Chaunsa

These are available through most of the Indian subcontinent, albeit sometimes with different names.

I agree that these are much better than Alphonso. Also try Himsagar and Langra!

Re: India's Alphonso mangoes are virtually impossible to find in America (2018)

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Post by carlmr »

jimsimmons wrote: post #36
pkphilip wrote: post #23

Right now I have a huge selection of Alphonsos lying on a bed of hay as it is being naturally ripened along with Malgova mangoes. I will be getting Imam Pasand in a couple of days. For those in the know, Imam Pasand is considered even better than Alphonsos - especially those sourced from a specific part of Tamil Nadu in India. NOTE: I work with natural and organic farmers in India to try and find a market for their p…

This. It’s like people in the west have never eaten real mangoes and only know of it via artificial flavour. I’ll also mention Raspuri which is my favourite kind. As the name suggests it’s very juicy

Isn't this also down to different types of Mango being grown in Brazil than in India?

The small yellow Indian mangoes that are exported also taste very different from the exported big green-red Brazilian mangoes.

So the export might have to do with it, but I think it's the type of mango that makes the difference.

I find Indian mangoes much better personally, even if exported, although when traveling in India they were even better.

Re: India's Alphonso mangoes are virtually impossible to find in America (2018)

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Post by billfruit »

icemelt8 wrote: post #14

Everytime I read about these mangoes as king I get frustrated, as the world hasn't tasted Pakistani mangoes, if possible find Sindri or Chaunsa mango from Pakistan from your local market, those are completely next level.

How does Tommy Atkins compare with the mangoes from Asia?
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