Anwar Ratol vs Langra
Two very different Pakistani mangoes, both with cult status. Anwar Ratol is small enough to peel and eat in your hand, with a distinctive vanilla aroma. Langra is large, tropical and the connoisseur's late-season choice.
Anwar Ratol
Small fruit, enormous flavour.
A pocket-sized mango with cult status. The Anwar Ratol is dense, aromatic, and almost custard-like, eaten whole, skin peeled back like a clementine. Limited harvest, limited weeks.
Langra
Green outside, gold inside.
Famous for staying green even at full ripeness, the Langra rewards the patient. Cut one open and the flesh glows saffron-gold, juicy and aromatic with a bright, tropical sweetness that lingers. A late-season favourite for those who wait for the best.
Side-by-side
| Attribute | Anwar Ratol | Langra |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab | Multan, Punjab |
| Typical size | Small (90 to 140g) | Medium-large (200 to 300g) |
| Skin colour when ripe | Golden yellow | Stays green-yellow |
| Aroma | Vanilla, rose, honey | Tropical, herbal |
| Sweetness | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Season peak | Late June, early July | Late July, August |
Which should you pick?
For: Hand-eating, lunchboxes
Pick Anwar Ratol
Anwar Ratol is small, peelable and perfect for kids.
For: Salsas, salads, savoury uses
Pick Langra
Langra's slightly lower sweetness and herbal aroma carry across savoury dishes.