Studies on physico-chemical characteristics of nineteen mango varieties grown in West Bengal.
Mitra S., Mitra S. K.
Author Affiliation: Department of Post-harvest Technology, Faculty of Horticulture, N. B. Campus, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari - 736 165, West Bengal, India.
Indian Agriculturist 45 : 215-219
Abstract : The fruit composition and quality of 19 mango cultivars grown in West Bengal, India, were evaluated from 1995 to 1997. Fruit weight (6.25 g), fruit length (15.80 cm), and peel weight (91.50 g) were highest in Mocha, whereas fruit breadth was greatest (10.27 cm) in Mohan Bhog. The higher pulp weight and lower stone weight in Misti Bhog, Mocha, and Panja indicate that these cultivars are suitable for fruit processing. The highest total soluble solids (22.66 Brix) and total soluble sugar/acid ratio (226.60), and the lowest titratable acidity (0.10%), were recorded for Misti Bhog. Lata Bombai gave the highest total sugar (16.23%), while Lohajang had the greatest ascorbic acid (104.66 mg/100g). The highest reducing sugar content (6.20%) was observed in Mohan Bhog.