MANGOES

Product Name	Mangoes
Botanical Name	Mangifera indica
Variety	Alphonso, Kesar, Banganapalli, Dasheri, Langra, Haden, Kent
Shape	Oval, round, or kidney-shaped (varies by variety)
Size	10–20 cm in length
Weight	200–500 grams per fruit
Skin	Smooth, thin to thick; green, yellow, or red blush when ripe
Flesh	Juicy, bright yellow to orange, non-fibrous or fibrous
Taste	Sweet, aromatic, sometimes tangy (depending on variety)
Brix (Sugar Content)	14–20° Brix
Stone	Single large flat seed
Maturity Index	Full size, aroma development, slight softness
Moisture Content	80–85%
Shelf Life	5–10 days (ripe), up to 21 days (controlled atmosphere storage)
Storage Temperature	10–13°C (85–90% relative humidity)
Packaging	Corrugated fiberboard boxes, 2–5 kg net weight
Export Grade	Uniform ripeness, free from damage, pest, disease, or decay
Common Uses	Fresh eating, juices, pulps, desserts, pickles, smoothies