Hello Friends,
I recently had the pleasure of trying the "Royal Purple" Mango. It was on the small side with average to below average seed to flesh ratio. Although the flesh wasn't creamy or melting, it definitely had a very nice texture with almost no detectable fiber, except as you get closer to the seed. The Mango has a very sweet flavor and almost no acidity. When biting into the flesh, you immediately get a strong "Grape" flavor, yes almost like "Grape Hubba Bubba", with almost no or very little traditional Mango flavor nuances mixed in. Additionally, the grape flavor intensified as I got closer to the skin. There was a very Strong "Grape" after taste that lingered for a while that was also very nice. I have heard other people describe the mango as having a "Concord Grape" flavor, but I think it is more of a "Candy Grape" flavor, but delicious none-the-less. I thoroughly enjoyed the Mango and would love to have a tree. However, if you are looking for a Mango with that "Traditional" Mango flavor as part of its flavor profile, you will be disappointed with this mango, as that is one facet this mango lacks.
Anyways, I think this is a very unique Mango with a very unique flavor. It is a tree that I would love to grow.
- Jacob