Mangos supplied to domestic and foreign markets from May to November, play an important role in Taiwan's fruit & plant economy. Mangos cultivated in Taiwan are of good quality with various species and tastes.

Mangos originally grew in the low altitudes of Asia and became a popular fruit crop shortly after their introduction to Taiwan. Following Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation, agricultural administrations and farmers continued to improve production techniques to the point where mangos eventually became one of Taiwan's major agricultural exports.

Ideal 'pre-blossom' conditions are dry, however, mangos thereafter thrive in a high-temperature, humid climate. Areas most popular for planting mangos are located in the middle and southern areas of Taiwan with Pingtung, Kaohsiung, and Tainan Counties considered most expansive.

Irwin and Gin Hwan are Taiwan's self-cultivated species. Irwin bears fruit very early in Taiwan with an average weight of 300 to 500 grams, has a fine-grained texture, very little fiber and a 12~15 ° Brix. Gin Hwan retain a 13~17 °Brix, a thin seed, abundant pulp, little fiber and weighs up to 2 kilograms. A preferred import item of neighboring countries, both species can be transported and stored easily. Furthermore, with their strong disease resistance, farmers use very little pesticide.

The mango industry in Taiwan has been developing for decades, improving its production period and fine-tuning cultivation techniques. Taiwan mangos, possessing longer preservation times and excellent quality, are exported mainly to the Hong Kong, Singapore, Mainland China and Japan.

Preparation / Usage Wash, peel then remove the seed. Directly eat the juicy pulp.

Production Season May to November

Cultivation Regions Central and southern Taiwan, predominantly in Tainan County, Kaohsiung County and Pingtung County.

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