What Are the Key Varieties of Thai Mango?

Mango varieties in Thailand are different based on size, shape, color, flavor, and thickness of flesh. Five main varieties are used the most for domestic consumption and export purposes: Nam Dok Mai, Khieo Sawoei Sampran, Ok Rhong Damnoen, Raed Paet, and Tong Dam. Above all, Nam Dok Mai is the most popular variety in the wholesale market due to its rich flavor and larger production volume. 

NAM DOK MAI MANGO

The name Nam Dok Mai means the sweet juice of a flower. Nam Dok Mai mango is one of the most popular mangoes in Thailand due to its very sweet, refreshing flavor. It has an oval shape, attractive yellow color, thin skin, small seed, and floral aroma. The unripe has green peel with firm and thick white flesh, very sour in flavor, while the fully ripe is yellow or golden. Each mango weights 250-500 grams. Nam Dok Mai can eat as fresh and add to fruit salads, warm dishes, desserts, and smoothies. The famous Thai dessert known worldwide is sticky rice with mango.

The outstanding quality of Nam Dok Mai mangoes is in increasing demand worldwide, particularly South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, China and Malaysia.

• Peak season: year-round, peak in Mar-May.
• Packing size: 5 kg box
• Grade: Grade A is required for retail business; otherwise, Grade B may be acceptable to the buyers.
• Note: For the mangoes to export to South Korea, Japan, and some European countries, they must pass the steam process.
• Temperature: The temperature in the container is about 15 C. 
  
• MOQ:
• 1) Sea freight 5 MT – Floor load
• 2) Air freight 500 kgs – Floor load

Image 1. Nam Dok Mai Mango 

Maha Chanok Mango – Pink Mango, Rainbow Mango

The pink mango was named after Thai King Bhumipol’s book, Mahajanaka, which is a symbol of sustainability, awareness, and the spirit of the country. The mangoes are known for their very sweet flavor, juicy flesh, lack of fibrous pulp, have a tropical fragrance, and they can only be found in season once a year.

The pink mangoes originated in Thailand and were first introduced to the commercial market in 1990 by Thai farmer Uncle Dej Tiew Tong. The “rainbow” mango is a hybrid variety created from the Nang Klang Wan and sunset mango cultivars. It was named after King Rama IX’s book, “Mahajanaka”, which teaches sustainability, awareness, and spirit of the country.

Maha Chanok mangoes are long with a slight curve at one end of the fruit, averaging 16-18 centimeters in length. The skin is smooth, thin, and multi-colored, with patches of green, yellow, and red blushing when ripe. The flesh is buttery and golden yellow with one central, long, thin, flat seed.

The Mahachanok mango is rich in nutritional value. They are rich in vitamin C, B1, B2,beta carotene, carbohydrates, protein, calcium, and phosphorus

This mango can be found in local markets in Thailand, Singapore, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Europe, and Australia.

• Availability: April - May
• Weight: 300-500 grams/piece
• Brix: 23-33
• Grade: A
• Packing: 5 kg box
• Note: To meet South Korea’s standards, mangoes from Thailand must be steamed under
• 40 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes to get rid of insects.