The Mahachanok a hybrid of the Thai Sunset and Nang Klang Wan mangoes is widely considered one of the most beautiful and flavorful mangoes in the world It is often called the Rainbow Mango because of its spectacular color transition
1 Physical CharacteristicsShape It has a distinctively long slender and curved S shape It is much more elongated than a typical Kensington Pride or Alphonso
Color This is its most famous trait As it ripens the skin turns a glowing goldenyellow with a vibrant pinktopurple blush covering the shoulders or the side exposed to the sun At peak ripeness it looks like a tropical sunset
Skin The skin is thin smooth and has a delicate waxy bloom
Flesh The interior is a deep salmonorange It is virtually fiberless with a smooth buttery consistency that melts in the mouth
Seed It has a very thin flat stone pit meaning you get a high ratio of flesh to seed
2 Flavor amp AromaTaste The flavor is an intense explosion of sweetness with a sophisticated honeylike finish It is often described as having a syrupy nectarlike quality with subtle hints of peach and apricot
Aroma It is one of the most fragrant mangoes a single ripe fruit can fill a room with a heavy floral and fruity perfume
Brix Level It is exceptionally high in sugar often reaching 1820 Brix when fully treeripened
3 Cultivation The Chiang Mai ConnectionIn Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand this variety thrives due to the slightly cooler nights during the ripening season
Enhanced Color The temperature fluctuation in Northern Thailand helps intensify the anthocyanins in the skin resulting in the deep purple and red blushes that the Chiang Mai Mahachanok is famous for
Late Season Chiang Mai harvests often come slightly later than Central Thailand often extending the mango season into June or July