Kesar
Mangoes · 芒果
Kesar in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
Indian mango from Gujarat, arriving a little after Alphonso.
- Look for
- Green-yellow skin, saffron-coloured flesh.
- Best for
- Desserts
India
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (1)
IN
IndiaRatnagiri, Devgad
Off seasonKesar grown in India
Not shipping now
Other mangoes varieties
Common questions
- When is Kesar mangoes in season in Singapore?
- India: May–Jun. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Kesar is best in October?
- Kesar is not usually on shelves in October.
- How do I pick a ripe mangoes?
- Smell: A strong, sweet smell at the stem end. Feel: Gives slightly, like a ripe peach. Colour: Not reliable. Some varieties stay green when ripe. Avoid: Black patches and shrivelled skin.
- How should I store mangoes?
- Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 2–5 days, then 3–5 days. Ripen at room temperature in a paper bag. Only chill once it smells sweet and gives slightly.