Kesar Mangoes
£20.00
Kesar is one of the sweetest varieties of the mangoes, it is called the “Queen of Mangoes” by some.
This mango is generally grown in the Gujarat and Maharashtra regions of India.
Kesar is a larger variety which is hardy and resistant to the vagaries of travel. Tell a Kesar lover that the world will end tomorrow- that is okay. Declare that Kesar will end tomorrow and see the mad rush to stack up! It exhibits none of the temperament and sensitivity of the Alphonso, but is oozing with sweetness and fragrance.
Its peak season is from mid-May to end-June.
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Description
The mango was first grown in 1931 by Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai in Vanthali. About 75 grafts were then planted in the foothills of Girnar at the Junagadh Laal Dori farm. The mango is said to have been known as “Kesar” since 1934 when the Nawab of Junagadh Muhammad Mahabat Khan IIIsaid “This is Kesar” looking at the orange pulp of the fruit—kesar being Hindi for saffron.
This fruit was granted the GI tag in 2011
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