Key CharacteristicsThe Purple Skin Unlike many mangoes that stay green or turn yellow the Palmer develops a dark purplishred or crimson blush early in its development By the time it is ready to eat the purple often lightens into a vibrant sunset red
Flavor Profile It has a mild classic mango sweetness It is not as intensely sugary as a Chausa or Alphonso but it is very refreshing with subtle notes of peach and melon It has low acidity making it very smooth on the palate
Texture The flesh is a deep goldenyellow It is highly prized for being almost entirely fiberless offering a creamy buttery meltinthemouth experience
Small Pit Despite the fruits large size the seed stone is relatively thin and flat This gives it a very high fleshtoseed ratio meaning you get a lot of edible fruit per mango
Usage and SelectionBest For Fresh slicing fruit salads and smoothies Because it holds its shape well when cut and doesnt have fibers it is a favorite for decorative fruit platters
Ripening Tip Do not judge by color Because it turns purple/red weeks before it is sweet you must test it by touch A ripe Palmer will give slightly under gentle pressure like a ripe avocado and will have a light fruity fragrance at the stem
Shelf Life It has an excellent shelf life and is quite hardy which is why it is one of the most common varieties exported from Brazil to Europe and North America