Royal Chaunsa · Multan, Pakistan
Chaunsa
The honey-sweet, nearly fiberless king of Pakistani mangoes. Here is the complete guide to the Chaunsa variety: its four types, where it grows, when its season runs, and how to pick, ripen and enjoy it at its best.
What is a Chaunsa mango?
Chaunsa is a celebrated variety of mango from Pakistan, famous for a flavour so rich and sweet that many people consider it the finest eating mango in the world. The flesh is deep golden, soft and so smooth that it is almost completely free of fibre, which is exactly why a ripe Chaunsa is often eaten by simply squeezing the juice straight from the fruit. Its perfume fills a whole room the moment you cut it open.
Unlike mangoes bred mainly for long-distance shipping, Chaunsa is grown for taste first. The balance of high natural sugar, gentle acidity and a warm honey aroma is what sets it apart. When people in Pakistan say the mango season has truly arrived, they usually mean the Chaunsa has landed.
The four types of Chaunsa
Chaunsa is not a single fruit but a small family of closely related mangoes. Four types are best known, each with its own colour, timing and character.
Mosami (Summer Bahisht)
The classic, in-season Chaunsa. Bright golden skin, intensely sweet and aromatic. Its poetic name, Summer Bahisht, means “summer paradise,” and one bite explains why.
Kala (Black) Chaunsa
Named for its darker green skin that holds colour even when ripe. It is thick-fleshed, very sweet and arrives a little later in the season, prized by those who love a deeper flavour.
Safaid (White) Chaunsa
The pale, early Chaunsa with a light golden-green skin and a clean, delicate sweetness. Often the first Chaunsa of the year. Read more on our White Chaunsa page.
Azeem (Rattewala)
A late-season, large-fruited Chaunsa with a generous, juicy centre. “Azeem” means magnificent, a fitting name for one of the biggest and most filling mangoes in the family.
Where Chaunsa comes from
The heartland of Chaunsa is Punjab, Pakistan, and above all the orchards around Multan and Rahim Yar Khan. The hot, dry summers and the rich soil of the region give the fruit its high sugar and concentrated aroma. These two districts are widely regarded as producing the very best Chaunsa, and their names on a box are a mark of quality.
Multan in particular has been linked with mangoes for generations, earning it a reputation as a city of orchards. The trees there have decades of established roots, and the farmers know exactly when to let each variety hang on the branch and when to bring it down.
Chaunsa season: late June to September
Chaunsa is a mid-to-late summer mango. The season opens in late June, peaks through July and August, and runs on into September. That long window is one of the joys of the variety: as one type finishes, another is just coming in.
The White and earlier types lead the way at the start of summer, the classic Mosami fills the peak weeks, and the Black and Azeem (Rattewala) carry the season through to its end. Because Chaunsa is harvested across nearly three months, you can enjoy fresh fruit for far longer than most single-variety mangoes allow.
The honey-sweet, nearly fiberless taste
What makes people fall in love with Chaunsa is the texture as much as the sweetness. A perfectly ripe Chaunsa has buttery, melt-in-the -mouth flesh with almost no stringy fibre, so it slips down clean and smooth. The flavour is pure honey, with a floral aroma and just enough brightness to keep every bite fresh rather than cloying.
This soft, juicy character is why Chaunsa is the mango of choice for milkshakes, lassi, desserts and simply eating chilled on a hot afternoon. It is rich in natural sugars, vitamin C and vitamin A, making it a treat that also feels good to eat.
How to pick and ripen Chaunsa
Picking
- Go by smell, not just colour. A good Chaunsa gives off a sweet, fruity aroma at the stem end.
- It should yield to a gentle squeeze, like a ripe peach, without feeling mushy or having soft dark spots.
- A little give and a heavy feel for its size mean a juicy fruit inside.
Ripening
- If the mango is firm, leave it at room temperature for two to four days. Never refrigerate an unripe Chaunsa.
- To speed things up, place the fruit in a paper bag, or in dry hay or rice, to trap the natural ripening gas.
- Once soft and fragrant, move it to the fridge and eat within a couple of days. A chilled Chaunsa is hard to beat.
Order fresh Chaunsa from Royal Chaunsa
Now that you know your Mosami from your Azeem, taste the difference for yourself. We hand-pick our Chaunsa straight from Multan orchards and ship it to your door at the peak of ripeness.
- 5kg & 10kg boxes from Rs 1,800
- Free home delivery in 3 to 4 days
- Cash on Delivery in Multan
Chaunsa: frequently asked questions
What is a Chaunsa mango?
Chaunsa is a premium mango variety grown mainly in Multan and Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab, Pakistan, loved for its honey-sweet flavour and smooth, nearly fiberless flesh.
What are the types of Chaunsa mango?
The four best-known types are Mosami (Summer Bahisht), Kala (Black) Chaunsa, Safaid (White) Chaunsa and Azeem (Rattewala), differing in colour, timing and sweetness.
When is Chaunsa mango season?
The season runs from late June through September, with the earlier types arriving first and the Black and Azeem varieties carrying it to the end of summer.
How much does a box of Chaunsa cost?
Royal Chaunsa offers 5kg and 10kg boxes starting from Rs 1,800, with free home delivery across Pakistan in 3 to 4 days and Cash on Delivery available in Multan.
What are the types of Chaunsa in Pakistan?
Pakistan grows four main types of Chaunsa: Mosami (Summer Bahisht), Kala or Black Chaunsa, Safaid or White Chaunsa, and Azeem (Rattewala). Almost all of them come from the Multan and Rahim Yar Khan orchards of southern Punjab.
Which is the no. 1 sweetest mango in the world?
Chaunsa is widely considered one of the sweetest mangoes in the world. Its honey-like sweetness, intense aroma and smooth, almost fiberless flesh are why many people call it the king of mangoes.
What is the difference between White Chaunsa and Kala (Black) Chaunsa?
White Chaunsa (Safaid) has pale golden-yellow skin, ripens earlier and tastes delicately sweet. Kala or Black Chaunsa has darker green-to-yellow skin, ripens later in the season, and is known for an even deeper, richer sweetness. Both are soft and nearly fiberless.
Who is the king of fruits in Pakistan?
The mango is the king of fruits in Pakistan, and among all mangoes the Chaunsa is regarded as the king of mangoes for its unmatched sweetness, fragrance and silky, fiberless flesh.
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