The Indian and Pakistani Mangoes in USA!!

In Indian continent, mango is the king of the fruits! Chausa, Dasheri, Kesar, Langra, Haapoos and so on – there is no shortage of the different flavors and mouth-watering varieties as you move from one part of the country to another. This ‘fruit of the gods’ is taken for granted in Indian, Pakistani and many neighboring cuisines.

From king of fruits to just an average fruit – mango is just another fruit in the western countries. As you step outside the Indian continent, you can still find mangoes if you look for them. In USA, mangoes are sold in many fruit shops and grocery stores. However, these are not the mangoes that grow in the Indian orchards; these are not the same mangoes as the ones you once tasted on the roadside stalls in India. Yes, these are mangoes, but not your Chausa, Dasheri or Langra.

The most of the mangoes sold in US and Canada are the locally grown fruits or the ones shipped from Mexico. Many of these local mangoes leave much to be desired. They don’t taste the same as the ones from India, unless you have never had Indian mangoes, or perhaps you forgot the taste of the years. The Indian mangoes are much sweeter, mush more richer and much more… umm… let’s just say ‘tastier’. There are some things that you cannot really describe. You won’t know the difference unless you try them for yourself.

Until recently, Indian mangoes have been a rare find in the US. Because of the limited shelf life and the difficulties in transporting across the sea, Indian mangoes have not made to the US stores on a big scale. That, however, is changing very quickly. For the last few years, the Indian mangoes are finally starting to break into the US market place. To the delight of the mango fanatics in America, Indian and Pakistani stores are now delivering this exotic fruit to many US destinations like Chicago, San Francisco and New York areas. The season and supply is limited, but it is a start nonetheless.

Since 2008 season, Indian mangoes are steadily making into the American shops. More and more stores now carry this long awaited fruit. And now, three years after the Indian mangoes landed in the US, the popular ‘chausa’ variety from Pakistan has arrived in the American markets.

The price range of Indian and Pakistani mangoes is significantly higher than the local varieties. However, the diehard mango lovers are willing to pay a premium price for a nostalgic bite of their beloved fruit. So, for the right price, you can find anything anywhere – even Indian mangoes in USA!!

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