Pakistan produces a variety of mangoes each with distinct flavor and taste. This king of fruits is grown in Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan. Mango is the undisputed most popular fruit amongst millions of people in the orient particularly in the Pakistan Sub-continent where it is considered to be the King of Fruits. In fact, there is no exaggeration in claiming that mango, because of its excellent flavor, attractive fragrance, beautiful shades of colors, delicious taste and healthful value, is now recognized as one of the best fruits in the world market.

The delicious and juicy mango has long been one of the world's most popular fruits. The fruit's flavor is often described as an exotic mix of pineapple and peach. Mangoes are available from April to September, June and July usually offer the best produce. The tree is related to the pistachio and cashew and grows to an average of 50 feet in height. Each tree produces about 100 mangoes. If you haven't tried a fresh mango, you're in for a treat!

Mangoes are mostly eaten chilled, as it not only enhance their shelf life but also remove the "heat" in the fruit. Pakistani mangoes are rich in Vitamin A, C and D and other antioxidant vitamins.

Mangoes have more carotenoids than most other fruits - and that helps toward off colds and reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease. It is a member of the cashew family.

A ripe mango is sweet, with a unique taste that nevertheless varies from variety to variety. The texture of the flesh varies between cultivars, some having a soft, pulpy texture similar to an over-ripe plum, while others have firmer flesh like a cantaloupe or avocado. The flesh has a fibrous texture.

ChaunsaChaunsa is a variety of mango grown in different parts of the world originally from Rahim Yar Khan and Multan in Punjab, Pakistan. The flesh of this mango is firm, fiber-less, has a pleasant flavor, and sweet taste with moderately abundant juice. The gold coloured fruit is generally of good quality and keeps well. The chaunsua is in season from July to September, with ripened fruit being available by August. Even though all Pakistani mangoes are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and other antioxidant vitamins, Chaunsa is considered to be the king of all mangoes in the region. The reason for its popularity is twofold. It has a rich taste and it has one of the best fruit smells in the world. That is why exports of the chaunsa to other countries are increasing each year.

Langra
Langra is a variety of Mango grown in different parts of the world. The taste of langra varies by places, but Pakistani langra is believed to be the best of all. In Pakistan, it grows in the district of Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Mirpur, Azad Kashmir. Size medium to large, ovate, base round to slightly flatten, shoulders equal. Beak minute but distinct, sinus slight to absence, skin green and thin, flesh fibreless, yellowish brown in color, scented, highly melting, very sweet and very juicy and very tangy. Stone very small, flattened, oval. Weight of an average fruit is about ¼ kg. Fruit quality very good, bearing heavy. Season (Early to mid Season). 1st to 3rd week of July. Heavy yielder.

Began Phali Began Phali is a mango variety from Sindh. The fruit shape is obliquely oval, Size is big, length about 14 cm. Breadth 9.1 cm Thickness 8.2 cm. Weight 22.0 oz. Base obliquely flattened. Cavity not prominent. Stalk inserted obliquely. Shoulders ventral typically razed, broader and much more higher than dorsal. Back almost rounded. Skin color dark green and glazy when unripe. Yellowish light green with very light crimson patches when ripe. Surface smooth, shining. Dots small distinct. Glands small, crowded.

Other Varities
Anwar Ratole, Began Phali, Chaunsa, Dusheri, Fajri, Fazli, Gulab Khasa, Jannat-ul-Firdos, Lab-e-Mashooq, Langra, Neelum, Saleh Bhai, Saharni, Sindhri, Siroli, Summer Behist Chaunsa, Swarnarika, Zafran, Desi, Neelam, Tota Pari.