Ataulfo, also marketed as Honey or Champagne mango, is a Mexican cultivar developed in the Soconusco region of Chiapas and named after grower Ataulfo Morales Gordillo. It rose to international prominence in the late 20th century and is now a major export from Mexico to the United States and Canada. Ataulfo is celebrated for its small, kidney-shaped fruit with buttery, fiberless flesh and a rich, sweet flavor that distinguishes it from larger Florida types. It is polyembryonic, so seedlings can grow relatively true to type, though commercial trees are grafted. The thin seed yields a high flesh-to-seed ratio, making it excellent for fresh eating, purees, and desserts.
Flavor Profile
Intensely sweet and honey-like with a smooth, buttery, completely fiber-free texture.
Visual Characteristics
Small flattened kidney-shaped fruit weighing 150-300 grams with deep golden-yellow skin that wrinkles slightly when fully ripe.
Growing Tips
A reliable, prolific bearer suited to warm dry climates; the thin skin bruises easily, so handle ripe fruit gently.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Moderately tolerant of anthracnose
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.