Woolworths has launched a new mango variety just in time for summer.
The Maha Bliss mangoes, specially bred to be easier to eat, do a much thinner and flatter seed compared to the bulky mango seeds that Aussies are used to.
Due to the smaller Maha Bliss seed, originating from Thailand but now grown in Darwin, the fruit consists almost exclusively of pulp.
Woolworths has unveiled Maha Bliss mangoes (pictured), specially bred to be easier to eat than conventional varieties, just in time for the new season. The variety has lean seed and much more flesh than we are used to
Australians are fortunate to have access to twelve amazing mango varieties in different parts of the country
It is also said to have an intensely sweet and buttery flavor.
So far, Woolworths is the only major supermarket to stock the new type in Australia.
Maha Bliss mangoes will be available in stores in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.
The mango season starts at the end of September and lasts until approximately April.
Until recently, Australians could buy eleven varieties, of which the juicy Kensington Pride (also known as Bowen mangoes) was by far the most popular.
It accounted for about 40 percent of all mangoes grown.
Other types of mangoes, which are rich in calcium, fiber and potassium, are Calypso, Honey Gold and R2E2.
Maha Bliss mangoes are said to have an intensely sweet and buttery flavor