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Is there such a thing as a basic, decent mango 'mango flavor' that is mango alone? Maybe that could be better termed as a true, simple mango flavor.I see all sorts of descriptive variations on the flavors of mangoes, including cultivar names which suggest a particular flavor variation: Lemon Zest, Orange Sherbet, Cotton Candy, et al.Also I am reading on here that fertilizing (or not) and the weather can alter the flavor of some cultivars fron year to year.So anyway, if there is a true simple basic mango flavor then which cultivars best represent that basic mango flavor?I ask because I have not found this as the dedicated topic of discussion in any thread here.Curious minds and all that . . . .Paul M.==
Quote from: Epicatt2 on June 16, 2021, 02:04:09 AMIs there such a thing as a basic, decent mango 'mango flavor' that is mango alone? Maybe that could be better termed as a true, simple mango flavor.I see all sorts of descriptive variations on the flavors of mangoes, including cultivar names which suggest a particular flavor variation: Lemon Zest, Orange Sherbet, Cotton Candy, et al.Also I am reading on here that fertilizing (or not) and the weather can alter the flavor of some cultivars fron year to year.So anyway, if there is a true simple basic mango flavor then which cultivars best represent that basic mango flavor?I ask because I have not found this as the dedicated topic of discussion in any thread here.Curious minds and all that . . . .Paul M.==I would say that kent would be basic mango flavor. Nothing exciting, just pure mango. Someone told me that glenn is also a classic mango flavor although I have never tried it.
I was thinking the same but then I started wondering...If you grow up with Nam Doc Mai, does that become the standard mango flavor for you?Just as us living in the US have Haden as the standard classic flavor.
For me Haden is the "classic" mango flavor, especially for Florida mangoes. But it was also the first mango I tried. My wife, who is Cuban-American, is used to mangoes in this class, and prefers them. Her abuela (grandmother) has a couple of seedling trees with fantastic classic flavored mangoes, smaller than Hadens and with a little fiber. She likes LZ and OS, but prefers classic mango flavors. She lets me eat most of the Sweet Tarts. lol, can't believe it. Says they are too sour and "don't taste like real mangoes!"Wondering what the most flavorful classic mango with low to no fiber might be?
Quote from: skhan on June 16, 2021, 01:16:03 PMI was thinking the same but then I started wondering...If you grow up with Nam Doc Mai, does that become the standard mango flavor for you?Just as us living in the US have Haden as the standard classic flavor.I can only surmise that someone from India would say Alphonso mango is classic. Someone from the Philippines I don't know.A West Indian would probably say Julie Graham Bombay is classic. Rob said one time that the Spirit of 76 is classic acid or classic? But I do think you said it was good. I know the probability of Rob having an Angie Carrie or coconut cream are slim to none but I wonder if any of the classic ones he listed he has in his Grove?
I can only surmise that someone from India would say Alphonso mango is classic. Someone from the Philippines I don't know.
That's just some some further perspective on my search for a mango-flavored mango. Fortunately one of the three mango culitvars I'm growing is 'Beverly'. (The other two are 'Ice Cream' and 'Irwin'.)Thanx again All . . .Cheers!Paul M.==
This is the first time I'm hearing of "All-Summer." What's the backstory?
Isn't Irwin a "classic" mango?Have you eaten any yet?It looks like you have two classics already
I would say that kent would be basic mango flavor. Nothing exciting, just pure mango. Someone told me that glenn is also a classic mango flavor although I have never tried it.
Regarding Irwin, I thinks it’s a nice sweet fiberless soft classic mango with a beautiful appearance. I still wouldn’t grow one but it’s a good one for “classic.”
Quote from: johnb51 on June 16, 2021, 08:39:05 PMThis is the first time I'm hearing of "All-Summer." What's the backstory?Its the rename of the Marlys. Not a very good mango