Tommy Atkins Mango
Tommy Atkins is the world’s most widely traded mango variety — not because of taste, but because of its incredible shelf life, disease resistance, and beautiful red-green appearance. It dominates supermarket shelves across North America and Europe. While it has been criticized for prioritizing durability over flavor, Tommy Atkins introduced billions of people to mangoes who would never have tried them otherwise.
Brix (Sweetness)
13-16
Weight
400-700g
Season
March
Fiber
High
Key Facts
Sub-Types
Standard Tommy Atkins (most common), Organic Tommy Atkins (growing segment).
Best For
Supermarket sales, long-distance shipping, smoothies (masks fibrous texture), cooking
Fun Fact
Tommy Atkins was named after a tree grown by Thomas Atkins in Broward County, Florida in the 1920s. It was originally rejected by the Florida Mango Forum for poor flavor — but its shipping qualities made it the world’s most commercially successful mango.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Tommy Atkins mango taste bland?
Tommy Atkins was bred for shelf life, disease resistance, and appearance — not flavor. Its Brix (13-16) is much lower than Pakistani varieties (20-24). It also has significant fiber. It was the variety that gave mangoes a bad reputation in Western countries, where people assumed all mangoes tasted this way.
Is Tommy Atkins a good mango?
For supermarket availability and durability, Tommy Atkins is excellent — it lasts 2-3 weeks and survives rough handling. For taste, it is mediocre compared to Asian varieties. If Tommy Atkins is all you have tried, you owe it to yourself to taste a Pakistani Sindhri or Chaunsa — the difference is transformative.
What is better than Tommy Atkins at a supermarket?
Look for Kent, Keitt, or Ataulfo (Honey) mangoes at your supermarket — all are significantly tastier than Tommy Atkins. Kent is large, juicy, and fiber-free. Ataulfo is small, creamy, and very sweet. For the best mangoes, order Pakistani Sindhri or Chaunsa directly from farms like MMA Farms.
Try Pakistani Mangoes That Rival Tommy Atkins
Our Chaunsa and Sindhri offer equal or greater sweetness at a fraction of the price.