Parameters
Temperature
22°C optimal
20°C to 25°C range
Room temperature is ideal for carving
Time
45 minutes
30 minutes – 1 hour
Equipment
sharp knifecutting boardmango
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
sweettropicalfloral
Compounds: limonene, myrcene, linalool
Taste
sweetness
Texture
smoothcreamy
Wine Analogy
Similar aromatic profile to Viognier wine
Coffee Analogy
Like the fruity top notes of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the tropical accord in Frangipani fragrances
Origin & History
Civilization
Mon or Ayutthaya
Era
14th-18th centuries
Region
Southeast Asia
Spread Path
Royal courts and festivals
Culinary Applications
Khao ChaeThai royal cuisineCarved mango roses accompany this fragrant rice dish during Songkran festival
Mango Sticky Rice PresentationNorthern ThailandCarved mango replaces sliced fruit for ceremonial occasions
Fruit Carving CompetitionsBangkok culinary schoolsCenterpiece demonstrating knife skills and artistic interpretation