Kent

Kent is a world-renowned premium international mango variety that originated in Florida, USA, in the 1940s. Highly celebrated for its exceptional quality, visual beauty, and late-season ripening, it is grown in late-season horticultural belts in India to bridge the gap between summer and autumn.

Physically, Kent is a large mango, typically weighing between 450 and 600 grams, with a neat, regular oval shape and a smooth, thick skin. The skin turns a beautiful greenish-yellow when ripe, highlighted by a rich, deep red or purple blush on the shoulders and small yellow lenticels.

The flavor is intensely sweet, rich, and buttery with a delightful tropical overtone. The deep-yellow pulp is exceptionally smooth, tender, and contains a minimal (almost none) amount of very soft fiber near the stone. It carries a pleasant, aromatic scent that is sweet and clean.

Kent is a late-season variety, ripening from July to September, with its peak harvest in August. In India, it is primarily cultivated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, where dry, warm late-summer conditions allow the fruit to ripen to perfection on the tree.

Compared to Keitt and Tommy Atkins, Kent is rounder than Keitt and far less fibrous than Tommy Atkins. While Keitt remains mostly green, Kent develops a much richer red-purple blush and a slightly sweeter, more buttery flavor profile that makes it a top-tier dessert mango.

Post-harvest characteristics of Kent are outstanding. It has a robust shelf life of 10 to 12 days at room temperature, maintaining its firmness and resisting internal decay. Its thick skin and firm flesh allow it to withstand long-distance marine shipping and handling, making it a global export favorite.