Mangoes in Singapore - Types, Where & When to Get Mangoes

Mango, the king of fruits, has long been one of the most popular and loved of them all, with its juicy yet citric taste, and a blend of sweet and savoury flavours, even thinking about it makes you smack your lips. Whatever you may call it, a mango, Mampalam or Mangguo, if you are in Singapore, and craving this mesmerising fruit, what do you do?

Where Did it all Start?

This fruit is not widely grown in Singapore and is imported from the neighbouring countries of Thailand, India, Malaysia, Philippines and China, but that doesn’t stop the local people from drooling over the fruit when it does come around.

Where to Buy Mangoes in Singapore?

1. Apple Mango: This originated on the coastlines of Kenya and was exported to the Philippines, from where it comes to Singapore. The fruit is medium to large and has colours ranging from yellow to orange to red. The juicy yellow flesh is of excellent flavour and the texture is free from the fibre.

5. Honey Mango: This mango has a yellow skin with a smooth and firm flesh within. It holds a lot of juice and has a creamy taste when eaten.

6. Manila Mango: This mango was awarded the ‘sweetest mango’ prize by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1995. It still is one of the sweetest and most loved mangoes of the world, and the same is the case in Singapore. It is imported from the Philippines.

Other major varieties of mangoes include the Kaem Yo Mango, Neelam Mango, Banganpalli Mango, Rainbow Mango and of course, everybody’s favourite, the Alphonso

Famous Mango Dishes in Singapore

1. Mango Sticky Rice: you really haven’t been to Singapore if you don’t try this delicious mango dish. This dish contains warm chewy rice, made with coconut milk and sugar, and with the addition of fresh mango slices, what could possibly go wrong?

It is one of the most delicious Thai delicacies and is very popular in Singapore. A beautiful place called the ‘Thai Affair’ serves one of the best sticky rice in town.

2. Green Mango Salad: Need more ways to use the delicious mangoes in Singapore? How about salad? Freshly cut green mangoes are served with lime, cilantro, peanuts and shallots. All the vibrant flavours of these ingredients come together in perfect harmony and give out an amazing flavour.

3. Mango Pudding: A savoury mixture of mango, condensed milk and sugar, this dish will definitely make you lick your fingers after you’re done. The best pudding can be found at ‘Ah Chew Desserts’ in Singapore.

4. Mango Sago: A dessert made from mangoes, tapioca pearls and milk. It is quite closely related to its Hong Kong counterpart, the mango pudding. It is sweet, tangy and creamy at the same time, with bits and pieces of solid, almost ripe mango laying in the creamy mixture, which is is best consumed chilled.

5. Mango Bread Loaf: It is a bread loaf which is studded with raisins are fresh mangoes. It is a snack with strong flavours of mango and cinnamon. Hands down, it is a must try delicacy.

6. Mango Royale: It is a popular dessert made of mangoes in Singapore, made out of layers of sweetened cream, graham crackers and the most delicious manila mango. It is originally a Filipino delicacy which has caught craze in Singapore as well.

Whenever the season comes, the people of the city want to catch hold of as many mangoes in Singapore as they can, whichever species it may be. Some people even fill up their apartments with crates and crates of unripe mangoes. And that is some statement. With Singapore being one of the cleanest places in the world, and mango, well, one of the nastiest fruit to consume, this love affair has us all boggled.