Carabao mango

The Carabao mango is a special kind of mango grown in the Philippines. It is also called the Philippine mango or Manila mango. This mango is known for being very sweet and having a unique, tasty flavor that people from all over the world enjoy.

It is named after the carabao, which is the national animal of the Philippines. The carabao is a type of water buffalo that is very important to the country. The Carabao mango is one of the most popular and important mango types grown in the Philippines, and it is loved for its sweet taste and special flavor.

Description

Carabao mangoes are about 12.5 cm (5 in) long and 8.5 cm (3 ¼ in) wide. They are shaped like a kidney and can be short or long. When ripe, they turn bright yellow. The inside of the mango is a rich yellow, soft, very sweet, and smells wonderful.

Like other mangoes from Southeast Asia, carabao mangoes are polyembryonic, which means they grow in a special way compared to mangoes from India. When not ripe, carabao mangoes are very sour and are often eaten with flavors like shrimp paste, salt, vinegar, or soy sauce. They can also be pickled into burong mangga. The time to pick these mangoes is usually from late May to early July.

Strains

There are 14 different strains of Carabao mango. Some of these include Talaban and Fresco from Guimaras, MMSU Gold from the Ilocos Region, and Lamao and Sweet Elena from Zambales. A study showed that the Sweet Elena strain is the sweetest.

The Mexican Ataulfo and Manilita mango types came from the Philippine mango through old trade routes. When America ruled the Philippines, the Carabao mango was called the champagne mango. Today, it is also called honey mango.