04/04/2026
🥭BEST OF INDIAN AND MEXICAN MANGOES
BAGANPALLI, ALFONSO , KESAR &
KENT , CHAMPAGNE , HADEN MANGOES @ ENKER FOOD - 12171 Alcosta Blvd San Ramon CA 94583 925-364-7676 🥭
Most people think a mango is a mango. Not true! It’s like comparing a Navel orange to a Blood orange, or a Granny Smith to a Pink Lady. A Champagne mango is vastly different from a Kent mango, from a Haden, and so on. Alfonso tops the global mango list.
Now, mangoes require warm, generally tropical temperatures as anything under 30 F can kill a mango tree. This means that large scale production is rare in the United States and limited to California, Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
The mangoes we buy here in the U.S. come mostly from Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, India , Thailand and Haiti. These countries all grow different varieties that come into ripeness at different times of the year, meaning that mangoes are available year round.
Each variety has a different flavor, texture, and characteristics that make them unique.
Ataulfo/Champagne
These bright yellow, smaller mangoes were given the name Champagne mangoes partially for marketing purposes, and also for their perky flavor. The taste is sweet and creamy with a firm flesh that is excellent grilled, roasted, or served straight. Ataulfos have a small seed, which gives them a high flesh to seed ratio. They’re generally available in markets March through July and generally come from Mexico. Champagne is the best from the west
Kent
Developed in Florida in the 1940s from Indian Totapuri parent , Kents are ideal mangos for drying or juicing. The mango is dark green with the occasional red blush, and develops yellow undertones when ripe. This mango is popular in Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. It has two growing seasons and is available in late winter and throughout summer.
Haden tree ripen is also known as mango Indio , Alfonso like mango from Mexico
This weekend - we have the biggest and best mango 🥭 selections - Banganpalli , Alfonso, Kesar from India , Champagne - Kent - Haden regular , Haden tree ripen on stock
Enker only sells selected quality fruits .
Alphonso and Kesar are widely considered the two most prestigious varieties of Indian mangoes, often referred to as the "King" and "Queen" of mangoes, respectively. While both are prized for their intense sweetness and lack of fiber, they offer distinct experiences in terms of flavor profile, texture, and price.Comparison at a GlanceFeatureAlphonso (Hapus)KesarTitle"King of Mangoes""Queen of Mangoes"OriginRatnagiri/Devgad, MaharashtraGir/Junagadh, GujaratFlavorRich, creamy, sophisticated sweet-tartIntense, honey-like, sugary sweetnessTextureButtery, entirely fiberlessSmooth, succulent, slightly denserAromaPowerful, floral, and uniqueMildly aromatic with saffron notesSeasonMid-April to MayMid-May to June/JulyPricePremium/ExpensiveMore affordable/Mid-rangeKey DifferencesTaste Profile: Alphonso is famous for its complex, nuanced flavor and creamy, "melt-in-your-mouth" texture. Kesar is often sweeter in a straightforward way, with a distinct saffron-like fragrance (hence the name "Kesar," which means saffron in Hindi).Best Uses:Alphonso: Preferred for gourmet desserts like cheesecakes, mousses, and premium ice creams because of its rich color and consistency.Kesar: Highly favored for traditional Indian preparations like Aamras (mango pulp), Shrikhand, and mango halwa due to its high sugar content and vibrant orange pulp.Availability & Durability: Kesar has a slightly longer shelf life and is more logistically durable, making it a reliable choice for international supermarkets. Alphonso is more delicate and highly seasonal, which contributes to its status as a luxury item.
