Kesar Mangoes are commonly known as the queen of Mangoes.
Kesar variety of mangoes are considered to be one of the best mangoes,
which are famous for their fruit quality, attractiveness fruit and pulp colour,
taste & good shelf life.This variety is slightly smaller in size as compared to the Alphonso mango variety but offers a unique taste.
"Kesar" Mango is the widely grown in the Gujarat state of India. It has a unique sweet taste.
Kesar is characterised by its golden color with green overtones.
The fruit is slightly smaller compared to the Alphonso variety.
In the 1930s, ruler of Junagadh state Mahabat Khan's agri-horticulture advisor Krishnaswamy Iyengar
experimented and grafted a local mango variety with several Alphonso grafts,
sowing it in the red laterite soil in the foothills of Mount Girnar.
The fruit that emerged had a golden saffron glow and a rich smooth pulp..
If you're limiting your calorie intake, eating concentrated sources of nutrients makes sense. And mangoes deliver. Mangoes are a superior source of beta-carotene. In fact, they are one of the top beta-carotene providers you can eat. Consuming large amounts of this antioxidant has been linked to a reduced risk of some forms of cancers.Mangoes are rich in another carotenoid called lycopene, which is a potent antioxidant. Lycopene works to protect cells and suppress tumor growth. Just one mango provides almost an entire day's worth of vitamin C. Unlike many other fruits, mangoes contribute several B vitamins and the minerals calcium and magnesium.
Gujarat
Junagadh
Kuch
Western India.
May to July.
