✅ American Palmer Mango Profile
🟡 Origin:
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Developed in Florida, USA, around the mid-20th century.
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Believed to be a seedling of the Haden mango, selected for commercial potential due to its size and storage life.
🍭 Taste:
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Mildly sweet with a sub-acid tang, making it refreshing and less sugary than ultra-sweet varieties like Alphonso.
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The taste becomes richer and more aromatic as the fruit ripens.
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No fiber, making the flesh smooth and buttery.
🎨 Color:
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Skin is greenish-yellow when immature, ripening to a deep red to purple blush on the sun-exposed side, and golden yellow on the shaded side.
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Flesh is deep orange-yellow and visually appealing.
⚖️ Weight & Size:
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Large-sized mango, typically weighing between 600 to 1,000 grams (0.6 to 1 kg).
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Elongated oval to oblong shape.
🍬 Brix (Sweetness Level):
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Brix content ranges between 16 to 18° Brix, indicating moderate to high sweetness.
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Sweetness improves significantly when fully tree-ripened.
🍯 Sweetness Profile:
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Less cloying than Indian varieties like Dasheri or Langra.
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Balanced sweetness with a light tropical tang.
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Ideal for those who prefer non-overpowering sweetness with subtle complexity.
🧵 Texture:
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Fiberless, smooth, and firm flesh.
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Excellent for fresh consumption, salads, smoothies, and slicing.
Would you like a comparison of Palmer with another mango like Kent, Tommy Atkins, or Nam Dok Mai?