The '
Brahm Kai Meu' mango (known locally as '
Pram Kai Mea', or
'Phram Khai Mia') is a named
mango cultivar
The following is a list of some prominent mango cultivars. Worldwide, hundreds of mango cultivars are known.
Most commercial cultivars belong to ''Mangifera indica'', while a few commercial varieties grown in Southeast Asia belong to other ''Man ...
of
Thai origin. Although it is relatively new in Florida, it appears to be doing very well so far, in terms of growth and yield.
Loosely translated, the name (from , ) means that this mango is so good that even a
Brahmin
Brahmin (; ) is a ''Varna (Hinduism), varna'' (theoretical social classes) within Hindu society. The other three varnas are the ''Kshatriya'' (rulers and warriors), ''Vaishya'' (traders, merchants, and farmers), and ''Shudra'' (labourers). Th ...
would trade his own wife for a Brahm Kai Meu mango.
Description
In Thailand, Brahm Kai Meu mango is eaten also in its green state. When ripe, Brahm Kai Meu stays relatively green with hardly any change in color.
This mango is sweet and fibreless.
See also
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List of mango cultivars
The following is a list of some prominent mango cultivars. Worldwide, hundreds of mango cultivars are known.
Most commercial cultivars belong to ''Mangifera indica'', while a few commercial varieties grown in Southeast Asia belong to other ''Man ...
References
Mango cultivars
Flora of Florida
Cultivars originating in Thailand
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