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Mango The King of all Fruits |
available from May to October.
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Imtiaz ImtiazPakistan stands third among mango growing countries of the World. Mango has had a prominent position among the commercial fruits of Pakistan. It enjoys second position after citrus in Pakistan. The Pakistani Mango is well known for its taste and quality abroad. More than 54,000 tons of mangos are exported to neighboring and European countries. Mangoes are mainly eaten fresh, but are also used in preparing squash, jam, and other preserves and sometimes canned. Young mangoes are used in making mango chutneys and pickles “achar”.
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Hundreds of varieties of mangoes are known to exist in Pakistan. Mango varieties have been known for attractive colours, savoring smell, delightful taste and high nutritive value. The most popular commercial varieties - all different in colors and sizes, and each with a distinct flavour and taste - include Anwar retol, Dasehri, Langra, Chaunsa white/black , Sindhri, Sonahra , Fajri , Neelum , Began phali , collector , Alams and Gulab Khas. Mango fruits contain 10-20% sugar, an important source of vitamin A and C and contain vitamin B. Small amount of protein, Iron, Calcium and Phosphorus are also present. Mango grows in Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan.
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Standard Packing size : 2Kg , 3Kg , 4Kg , 5Kg , 7Kg , Printed Corrugated Box.
Quantity in a Box : Number of Pieces in a box can be reduced or increased as per buyers demand.
Shelf Life : The ideal storage temperature for mangos is 55 degrees F. When stored properly a mango should have a shelf life of 1 to 2 weeks.
Important varieties of mangoes
Sindhri Leading variety of Sindh (Mir Pur Khas). Fruit shape ovalish long, size large, skin colour lemon yellow when ripe, pulp colour yellowish cadmium, texture fine and firm fibreless, stone medium sized, flavour pleasantly aromatic and taste sweet.
Season: Mid-May to mid-July Colour: Gold Pulp Gravity: Medium Flavour: Slight Perfume Fiber: 3 - 5% Sugarege: 15 - 18% Moisture Content (average): 79% after ripening; 18% before ripening Weight: Average 1 - 3.5 pounds Relative Humidity: 85%
Chaunsa
Leading variety of Punjab (Rahim Yar Khan & Multan). Flesh firm, fibreless with pleasant flavor and sweet taste. Juice moderately abundant, fruit quality good, keeping quality good, ripening season in August.
Season: July - October Colour: Gold Flavour: Slight perfume Fiber: 17.2 - 27.3% Sugarege: 18 - 22% Pulp Gravity: Heavy MoistureContent:78% after ripening; 81% before ripening Weight: 1-2.3 Pounds Relative Humidity: 85%
Dusehri
The color is yellow when ripe, skin thin, pulp fibreless, Flesh firm, very sweet in taste, stone small, mid season (July)