Ataulfo Mangoes
Inventory, 18 ct : 93.19
This item was last sold on : 04/18/24
Description/Taste
Ataulfo mangoes are oval-shaped and slightly crook-necked with a golden yellow exterior and bright yellow flesh. Smaller in size and less fibrous than a traditional mango, the skin of the Ataulfo mango is tough and the flesh is soft, sweet and juicy. When ripe and at room temperature the Ataulfo mango will have a sweet smell and a slight wrinkling of the skin.
Seasons/Availability
Ataulfo mangoes are available in the spring and through the fall.
Current Facts
Ataulfo mangoes are a Mexican cultivar of Mangifera indica, made popular by the marketing of the trademarked Champagne® variety. Though all Champagne mangoes are the Ataulfo variety, not all Ataulfo mangoes are Champagne mangoes. The mangoes are known as Honey mangoes or Nam Dok Mai in Thailand, and in some places they are known as Manila mangoes. Ataulfo mangoes are a Philippine type, meaning they are polyembryonic - the center stone containing two seeds, versus one.
Nutritional Value
Ataulfo mangoes are rich in vitamins A, B, and C as well as dietary fiber and are a good source of carbohydrates. They contain potassium and calcium, as well as iron and folate. Mangoes contain enzymes that have been shown to aid in digestion.
Applications
Ataulfo mangos make excellent sorbet, jams, tarts and chutneys. Try adding mango cubes to pancakes, muffins and waffles. Sauteed mango is a great accompaniment to poultry and roasted meats. Pureed mango makes a great addition to smoothies, juices, ice cream and curries. Store mangos at room temperature until ripe, once ripe they will keep refrigerated for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Mangoes have had a cultural significance for centuries in Hindu and Buddhist practices. Historians believe it was Buddhist monks who first brought mango seeds with them on travels outside of India. In the ancient Sanskrit, mango trees are referred to as kalpavriksha or "wish granting trees."
Geography/History
Mangoes came to Mexico from Brazil via Portuguese travelers who brought the tropical fruit to South America in the 1700s. Though the Spanish may have also brought mangoes with them to Mexico a century earlier. The Ataulfo mango was the result of cross-pollination by several varieties (including an Indian variety) in the southern Soconusco region of Mexico in the state of Chiapas, on the border of Guatamala. They were named for grower Ataulfo Morales Gordillo. The sweet mangos are grown primarily in Southern and Central Mexico, with Chiapas being the top producer. The Soconusco region of Chiapas was granted the designation of origin for Ataulfo mango by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property, similar to designations of origin to certain Italian cheeses and champagne from France. Ataulfo mangoes are grown in limited numbers in California and Florida, where they thrive in the mild to warm climate.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Desmonds | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Ataulfo Mangoes. One is easiest, three is harder.
Indirect Heat | Champagne Mango Sticky Rice | |
Food 52 | Crumbly Plum Mango Crisp | |
Just One Cookbook | Massaged Kale Salad with Mango | |
Sarah's Cucina Bella | Spicy Mango Salsa |
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