I’ve just slobbered all over a Pakistani Mango and I’m not ashamed to share that fact with you. It was such a juicy sweet experience I gotta climb to the top of my wokbox and shout it to the world. Forget green or red mangos. Go for the Pakistani Mango. There is zero substitute for the nectar sweet honey flesh that this yellow mango encases. You’ll love it and yes you too will shamelessly slobber all over it until all that is left is the big bad pip. And it makes the best mango puddings too – I’ve been churning them out and my clients are loving these beauties. Book your table at Sweet Mandarin here and I’ll save you one.

Going Mad About The Mango

Mango is the fruit par belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. It is a prominent fruit among the commercial fruits of Pakistan. Mango have many varieties and known for attractive colours, aroma, delightful taste and high nutritive value. Mango fruits contain 10-20% sugar. Mango is an important source of vitamin A & C & contain vitamin B.

Pakistan is an important mango growing country in the world. The soil and climatic conditions of Pakistan are highly suitable for mango cultivation. According to FAO production year book of 2001, Pakistan stands FIFTH among mango growing countries of the World and today Pakistan share 10% share in total mango exports.

Mango has second position after Kinnow in Pakistan. It is grown in the province of Punjab and Sindh. The mango from Pakistan is well known for its taste and quality abroad. Pakistan export mangoes mainly to to neighboring and European countries, i.e. Afghanistan, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, France, Malaysia and Singapore etc. fetching foreign exchange.

Langra, Dusehri, Samar Behisht, Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol are important varieties grown in Punjab. Sindhri, Bagan Pali, Suwarneka, Neelum and Gulab Khas are leading ones from Sindh.

Pakistan mangoes are also known as The king of Fruit and one of the most popular fruits in the world. Sun Citrus export these mangoes with a delicious, mouth watering flavour and rich aroma.

Mangoes are available from May through August at Sweet Mandarin. Book yours here