Description

• Variety: Dussehri / Dasheri
• Season: Early to mid-season (Mid-June to Mid-July/August)
• Flavor Profile: Extremely sweet, fragrant, and juicy with a mild hint of citrus
• Texture: Fiberless, succulent, and smooth pulp (buttery texture) 

• Size & Shape: Medium-sized, elongated oval with a pointed tip.
• Weight: Generally 200–400 grams per fruit.
• Skin: Thin, smooth, and leathery; light green to yellowish-green when maturing, turning into a golden yellow shade when ripe.
• Flesh: Golden yellow/orange, tender, and succulent. 

• Fiberless Pulp: Known for being virtually fiber-free, making it ideal for eating raw or for smoothies.
• “Suckable” Variety: Very popular for its “choosna” (sucking) nature due to the thin, soft flesh.
• Thin Seed: Features a small, thin stone, maximizing the amount of edible pulp.
• Aroma: Strongly aromatic and fruity. 

• Fresh Consumption: Best enjoyed sliced or by squeezing the pulp.
• Desserts & Drinks: Excellent for making thick milkshakes, lassi, smoothies, and ice cream.
• Culinary: Used in salads, salsa, chutneys, and purees. 

• Vitamin Rich: Excellent source of Vitamin C (boosts immunity) and Vitamin A.
• Digestive Health: Contains dietary fiber.
• Mineral Content: Good source of Potassium and Iron. 

• Ripening: Unripe fruit should be kept at room temperature, ideally in hay or cardboard boxes.
• Storage: Ripe mangoes can be refrigerated for up to one week.
• Ripeness Check: A ripe Dussehri will be slightly soft to the touch and emit a strong, sweet aroma.