Studies on physical characteristics and chemical composition of some mango varieties grown in West Bengal.
Mitra S., Kundu S., Mitra S. K.
Author Affiliation: Department of Post Harvest Technology, B.C.K.V., N. B. Campus, Pundibari 736165, India.
Journal of Interacademicia 4 : 498-501
Abstract : Physicochemical characteristics of 21 mango varieties growing in West Bengal were studied. Marked variation in size and quality of the fruits were recorded among the varieties studied. The individual fruit weight was highest in Kohitur (422.5 g) and the fruits of Kalia Bhog showed the lowest fruit weight (155.0 g). The length of fruit varied between 10.8 cm (Khanum Pasand) to 8.2 cm (Jhumko Rani) while the fruits of Ladoa showed the largest breadth of 9.2 cm. The fruits of Jagannath Bhog showed highest total soluble solids (22.33%) while the fruits of Jhumko Rani showed highest total sugar content of 14.83% followed by Kishan Bhog Bela (14.82%). The lowest titratable acidity (0.14%) and highest ascorbic acid contents (123.33 mg/100 g) were recorded in the fruits of Jahanara and Kashir Langra, respectively. The TSS/acid ratio was highest (137.14) in Jahanara followed by Jhumko Rani (108.00).