Mango Festival in the Province of Zambales, Philippines. (Image: Shutterstock)
Coastal region of Philippines, Zambales, is known for its coveted Carabao variant of mangoes which were declared the sweetest mangoes in the world in 1995 by the Guinness World Records
National Mango Day is celebrated annually on July 22. Summer season means the time for welcoming juicy, luscious bright yellow and green coloured mangoes. If mango happens to be your favourite fruit, too, then there is one thing you surely look for when buying this fruit — its sweetness. Of course, there are other factors that contribute to a customers’ choice of mango which includes the kind or variety.
However, at the end of it all, we are looking for its sweetness. So which variety of mango happens to be the sweetest of them all?
According to Guinness World Records, the sweetest mango in the world is found in the coastal region of Philippines, Zambales. The region is known for its coveted Carabao variant of mangoes which were declared the sweetest mangoes in the world in 1995 by the Guinness World Records.
According to a report by the Inquirer, Mangoes grown in Masinloc, Zambales, were found with a total soluble sugar of 23 percent, as mentioned in a 2013 report released after the 15th National Mango Congress hosted by the Zambales government.
A report by CNN mentions that sweetness had become so identical with Zambales’s Carabao variant that when the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched an annual mango festival in the province’s capital, they held a contest to find out the sweetest variety out of all the local produce. The first such festival was held in 1999 to mark the completion of a decade when Philippine mango exports soared.
The report further mentions that mangoes from the farms of Nida Malabed were awarded the sweetest mango in 1999. The winner was decided by panellists from the Department of Agriculture (DA) who used a refractometer, which is a device that measures sugar content. Mangoes from Malabed’s farm topped other categories like “PinakaMalaki” and “Best Quality” as well.
Malabed also worked with fruit experts to create a new hybrid variety of Carabao mangoes that were sweeter and more flavourful. CNN reports that in 2002, the DA’s National Seed Industry Council registered the Sweet Elena, named after Malabed’s mother, as a new Carabao strain that had 19 degrees Brix in sugar content.
The Philippine mango is well-known around the world. The Sweet Elena variety from Zamboanga was even recorded in the 1995 Guinness Book of World Records as the sweetest mango in the world—a position that has constantly been challenged by other regional strains.
The Carabao mango, also known as the Filipino mango or Manila mango among other names, is a variety of particularly sweet mango from the Philippines. It is one of the most important varieties of mango cultivated in the Philippines. The variety is reputed internationally due to its sweetness and exotic taste.
Carabao mangoes are the top variety of mango grown in the Philippines. When ripe, the fruit is rich yellow in colour with greenish lines. As per the Guinness Book of World Records, the Carabao is the sweetest variety of mango.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has granted a certificate of geographical indication (GI) to mangoes grown in the central province of Guimaras for their reputation as the country's sweetest mangoes.
If mango is the king of fruits, then Alphonso might be the king of mangoes. Large in size and flavor, Alphonso displays bright yellow skin with creamy orange undertones.
A harmonious blend of Haden and Brooks varieties, the Kent mango charms with its sweet flavor and vibrant appearance. With its yellow skin tinged with a red blush, the Kent mango is a visual and gustatory delight.
India. India is the leading mango producer in the world, producing an estimated 24.7 million tons of mangos annually. This number accounts for almost half of the entire global mango production.
“Alphonso Mango” is the king of mango. It is a highly popular and widely used mango because of its taste. It is one of the most superior types. Alphonso mangoes are highly valued in many places, especially in India where they are widely grown.
Carabao – This variety is from the Philippines and is known as one of the best in the world. This is considered the sweetest mango variety as per the Guinness Book of World Records. Sindhri – Originated in Pakistan, this variety is considered to be the queen of mangoes.
Unique Flavor Profile: Philippine mangoes are known for their exceptional sweetness, richness, and unique flavor. The Carabao mango, in particular, is often praised for its sweet and fruity taste, combined with a smooth, buttery texture.
The Alphonso mangoes are loved and eaten by many people all across the world. They are also called “hapus” and are often termed as “king of mangoes”. These mangoes are named after the Portuguese viceroy Alfonso de Albuquerque who traveled to India conquered Goa and laid the Portuguese empire's foundation in Asia.
A banana has about 14 grams of sugar, while a mango has about 23 grams of sugar. However, a mango is also a much larger fruit than a banana. A mango generally contains more sugar than a banana, making it a sweeter fruit. However, the exact sugar content can vary depending on the size and ripeness of each fruit.
The El Niño dry spell has yielded a bumper harvest of mangoes in the Philippines, said Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol, who is worried about the glut's impact on farmers.
While the preference for the "best" mango may vary from person to person, the Carabao mango from the Philippines has earned a reputation for its outstanding flavor, aroma, and overall eating experience.
Champagne mango or Carabao mango is probably the most famous in terms of taste. This mango variety is the sweetest mango that I ever tasted. It is also the mango variety that the Philippines export to other countries. There are different strains (breed) produced from Carabao mango — one of which is called Sweet Elena.
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