Marthwada Kesar Mango is one of the finest varieties of Indian mangoes and are very attractive, large sized and oval in shape. It is cultivated in Nanded, Aurangabad, Osmanabad, Latur, Beads,Parbhani, Jalna, Hingoli popularly known as Marathwada Region in Maharashtra.
The taste is superb with an excellent sugar acid blend. It is mainly attributed to higher amount of total soluble solids i.e. 240Brix which is highest among all mango varieties in India. It is favourite fruit of the processing industries since; it retains its characteristics flavour even after processing
Kesar Mango in Marathwada possesses colour and taste similar to Saffron hence the variety is known as Kesar mango. Under normal circumstances, the ripening period of Marathwada Kesar Mango is 8 days with the Shelf life of 14 days.
The red and black soil (sometimes a mixture of laterite soil and black soil) found in this region that falls in the rain shadow area of the Sahyadri is suitable for the cultivation of this variety of mango. The unique sweetness of this mango is attributed to the weather that varies from dry to moderately extreme with low relative humidity for a large part of the year.
There are two types of fruit plants, first fruit plants which grow and develop on rainwater only and second types of fruit plants which are known as dry land fruit plants which grow on artificial irrigated water system. Dryland fruit plants possess tap root which goes deep in land and absorb the lowest ground water. Such fruit plants can survive in drought years.
Harvesting of Kesar mangoes from 5-10 years old trees are with hand. For older trees, a tool ‘Zhela’ in the local language is used. It is a loose nylon-net basket held by metal ring, and attached to a bamboo pole which has a sharp V-shaped cutting tool at the front of the ring. The fruits are taken out, and laid into a crate and immediately moved into a cool, shady place so as to shield the fruits from sunlight and heat.
Maximum demand is for consumption of directly the Kesar Mango fruit itself by the consumers. Mango Lassi is popular throughout South Asia prepared by mixing ripe mangoes or mango pulp with buttermilk and sugar. Mango is used to make juices, smoothies, ice cream, fruit bars, Pies.
Marathwada Kesar Mango contains high amount of vitamins and minerals which are very important factors for human diet. Kesar Mango pulp is added to soymilk to enhance its vitamin A, C and mineral contents. Whey based Ready-To-Serve Beverage from Kesar Mango products are available which are having high nutritive value
GI Tag Registration Date : 30 November 2016
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Geographical Area : Maharashtra
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