📚 Regional Mango Names Guide
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PREMIUM VARIETY GI Certified
Kari Ishad
Also known as: Ishad Mango, Ankola Ishad
👁️ Visual Identification Guide
Shape:Oval
Ripe Color:
Greenish-yellowYellow
Skin:Thin, smooth, delicate
Avg. Weight:300-400g
🛡️ Common Susceptibilities
Typical diseases and disorders affecting this variety:
Anthracnose
Fruit Fly
Sooty Mold
Detect these early using our Plant Guard AI.
Read our detailed Mango Diseases & Safety Guide.
Geographical Indication (GI) Protected Variety
The Kari Ishad mango is legally protected under India's Geographical Indications of Goods Act. Genuine Kari Ishad mangoes must originate from the certified soils of its designated region (e.g., Konkan coast for Alphonso, Saurashtra for Kesar) to carry this designation.
How to verify authenticity:
- Confirm the crop is sourced directly from its designated GI region.
- Look for the official GI Registry logo on packaging boxes.
- Request the vendor's GI Authorized User Certificate/Number.
About Kari Ishad
Kari Ishad is an extraordinary, ultra-premium mango variety cultivated primarily in the Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. Recognized for its unique quality, it was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023.
The mango is medium to large, weighing 300 to 400 grams, with a symmetrical oval form and extremely thin, delicate skin. This thin skin gives it a very high pulp-to-stone ratio, making it incredibly satisfying to eat.
The pulp is fiberless, extremely juicy, and soft, with a sweet, honey-like taste and a highly delicate floral aroma. It ripens during May and June, representing the peak of coastal Karnataka's mango season.
Taste & Sensory Profile
Taste
Intensely sweet, honey-like
Aroma
Delicate & floral
Texture
Soft, juicy, melting
Fiber
None
🔑 Authentication Markers
How to tell if it's a genuine Kari Ishad:
- ✓ Thin skin with high pulp volume
- ✓ Alluring tropical floral aroma
- ✓ May-June harvest season
Seasonal Availability
Window:May-June
Peak Period:May
Type:Mid
Annual Lifecycle Timeline
Jan
FebBloom
MarBloom
AprBloom
MayPeak
JunRipening
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
🌸 Blooming Phase
🟢 Ripening & Harvest
👑 Peak Season
Regional Presence & Names
Read Names Guide→
Best Uses
✨ Eating fresh
✨ Mango juice/pulp
✨ Premium desserts
Heritage & Cultural Significance
Cultivated historically in the Ankola and Karwar coastal belts of Karnataka.
Holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag since 2023, protecting its native coastal terroir.
Acclaimed by agricultural experts as one of the finest table mangoes due to its thin skin and high pulp yield.
🩺 Safety & Quality Inspection Guide
Quick reference for identifying common healthy vs. problematic conditions:
Pro Tip: Surface spots like Anthracnose are often harmless to the fruit inside, while Bacterial Canker or Stem-end Rot usually require discarding the fruit.
🛡️ Chemical Ripening Check
Ensure your Kari Ishad mango is naturally ripened. Use Food Guard to detect Calcium Carbide and other chemical ripeners.