Goan Mancurad Mangoes Get GI Tag. Here's What Makes Them So Unique

[{"selector":"#anim-064cb32a-2ec6-4cd6-8e70-4fc3aa20e82b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.906483038484847%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Canva Goa's tropical climate and fertile soil provide an ideal environment for mango cultivation. The state's agricultural practices support the production of high-quality mangoes.

[{"selector":"#anim-ea5ff031-a074-4833-b2d1-7ed1a60af2ad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Canva Mancurad mango is something Goans are emotional about and debates about its superiority over Alphonso rage galore.

[{"selector":"#anim-2f126b1a-ea08-4285-a8cd-14c84e88db1d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Canva Here are the reasons that make them so unique:

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[{"selector":"#anim-601dae21-28e6-4f4c-a194-e7bc405d3ec6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Canva 2. This mango has a sweet and sour flavour combination, which is unique. It is pulpy and less fibrous.

[{"selector":"#anim-96bcbfd9-d6fe-4b9a-bbb6-c7950e5eb2e2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Canva 3. Also, it is the orange to deep-orange pulp with its distinct, well-balanced sugar-acid ratio in a desirable proportion that makes it unique.

[{"selector":"#anim-835dc5e2-3be0-412e-8be0-1924fbe64dcd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Canva 4. The season for Mancurad starts in March and continues till the second fortnight of April, which is before the summer season.

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[{"selector":"#anim-b57dd28e-4c1f-42e4-91d2-f2b2682abe9c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Canva Have you tasted Mancurad mangoes yet?