Honey Gold

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Mangifera 'Honey Gold'
Genus Mangifera
Species Mangifera indica
Hybrid parentage 'Kensington Pride × unknown
Cultivar 'Honey Gold'
OriginAustralia

The 'Honey Gold' mango is a named mango cultivar that is grown in Australia and known for its sweet flavor and fiberless flesh. [1]

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History

Honey Gold was first produced in Queensland's Rockhampton region in 1991 as hybrid between Kensington Pride and an unknown variety. [2] The Queensland-based Piñata Farms owns the rights to Honey Gold. [2] [3]

Description

The fruit has a yellow-orange skin and an intense, punchy, distinctive sweet flavor. [2]

See also

List of mango cultivars

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References

  1. "Australian Varieties". Australian Mangoes. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "About Honey Gold Mangoes". Pinata Farms. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  3. "Honey Gold mangoes fetch top dollar in markets across Australia". 15 January 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2017.