Honey Gold Explained

Mangifera 'Honey Gold'
Genus:	Mangifera
Species:	Mangifera indica
Cultivar:	'Honey Gold'
Hybrid:	'Kensington Pride' × unknown
Origin:	Australia

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

History

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

Description

The fruit has a yellow-orange skin and an intense, punchy, distinctive sweet flavor.^[3]

See also

List of mango cultivars

Notes and References

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