Ataulfo (Honey Mango) Mango
Ataulfo, also known as Honey Mango or Champagne Mango, is the best mango commonly available in US and Canadian supermarkets. Small, kidney-shaped, and deep golden yellow when ripe, the Ataulfo has creamy, fiber-free flesh and a rich, sweet flavor that is dramatically better than Tommy Atkins. Named after Ataulfo Morales Gordillo of Chiapas, Mexico, who first cultivated it commercially.
Brix
15-18
Weight
200-350g
Season
March
Fiber
None
Key Facts
Details
Sub-types: Mexican Ataulfo (most common), Guatemalan Ataulfo, Peruvian Ataulfo (counter-season).
Best for: Best supermarket mango in Americas, eating fresh, smoothies, desserts
Fun Fact
Ataulfo ripeness is easy to judge — when the skin develops wrinkles and the flesh feels like a water balloon, it is perfectly ripe. This is the mango that is converting Americans into mango lovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ataulfo compare to Pakistani mangoes?
Ataulfo (Brix 15-18) is less sweet than Sindhri (22-24) or Chaunsa (20-22). Its texture is excellent — creamy and fiber-free — but the flavor is simpler, without the complex aromatic depth of Pakistani varieties. For Americans, Ataulfo is the gateway to discovering that mangoes can be amazing.
How do I know when Ataulfo is ripe?
Ataulfo is one of the easiest mangoes to judge ripeness: the skin turns deep golden yellow and develops slight wrinkles. It should feel like a water balloon — soft and yielding. An unripe Ataulfo is firm and pale yellow. Give it 2-3 days at room temperature.
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