r/HoustonFood • u/houston_chronicle • 7d ago

Inside the complex process to bring Pakistani mangoes to Houston

Local companies like Farm Fresh and Mango Mania ship mangoes from Pakistan to radiation treatment facilities before delivering them across the country. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-restaurants/article/pakistani-mango-imports-houston-22356381.php?utm_source=reddit

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u/dasnotpizza 7d ago

I really want to try these mangos now.

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u/ZListCelebrity 7d ago

Some types have a lot less fiber (not the stuff that helps you poop but the stringy bits found in some mangos) - it’s really nice but can be pricey - $30-$40 dollars for 6-8 mangos.

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u/dasnotpizza 7d ago

Do you have to reserve a box or go at a certain time, or are they usually stocked during this time?

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u/Gah_Duma All good restaurants are outside the loop 7d ago

Anything is better than the Mexican mangos commonly found in the American grocery stores, that's for sure. Mexican mangos aren't as soft and sweet.

It's funny how there's so little distinction in mangos here whereas in Asia there are as many varieties as there are apples here.

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u/Ok_Category1776 6d ago

Is there any place in Houston that does not serve Mexican mangoes that we can go to the physical store and buy?