1 Flavor and AromaThe Imam Pasand is famous for its complex flavor profile It offers a honeylike sweetness with distinct notes of coconut and lime Unlike some mangoes that are onedimensionally sweet this variety has a sophisticated depth The aroma is intense and fills a room once the fruit is ripe
2 Texture and PeelFiberless The flesh is incredibly smooth buttery and completely free of fiber
Thin Skin It has a unique very thin skin that is easily peelable Interestingly the skin often remains green or a dull yellowishgreen even when the fruit is fully ripe and sweet inside
Small Seed For a fruit of its size the stone seed is remarkably thin meaning there is a very high pulptoseed ratio
3 The Secret LayerOne of the most unique biological features of the Himayat is the thin whitishyellow layer found between the outer skin and the inner pulp Enthusiasts claim this layer is the sweetest part of the fruit and provides a distinct crunch before melting into the pulp
Historical SignificanceThe names Imam Pasand and Humayun Pasand translate to The Imams Favorite and Humayuns Favorite respectively Legend has it that the variety was a favorite of the Mughal emperors Because of its delicate nature and the care required to grow it it was historically grown in the private orchards of royalty and the nobility of the Deccan plateau