Physical CharacteristicsShape Distinctively round or ballshaped roundishoblique with a blunt apex
Size One of the larger varieties typically weighing between 300g and 700g though some specimens can reach up to 1 kg
Skin Thick and relatively tough which protects the delicate flesh inside It generally remains greenishyellow even when fully ripe sometimes developing a slight crimson or reddish blush on the shoulders
Seed Small and hard for the fruits size meaning there is a very high pulptostone ratio
Flavor amp Texture ProfileThe Malgova is celebrated by enthusiasts for its unique oldworld taste
Flavor Intensely sweet with a sophisticated spicyfloral undertone Some describe it as having a milky or malkhoa condensed milk richness
Texture The flesh is deep yellow extremely soft and completely fiberless It has a smooth meltinthemouth consistency
Aroma Highly fragrant a ripe Malgova can fill a room with a sweet tropical scent
Harvest amp OriginOrigin Primarily grown in Southern India specifically in the districts of Salem Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu as well as parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Season It is a lateseason mango typically arriving in markets between May and July
Historical Legacy In 1889 it was introduced to Florida Although that specific tree struggled with production a seed from it produced the Haden mango which laid the foundation for the entire Florida mango industry