Recently, the Ishad mango from Uttara Kannada (Karnataka) has earned its much-awaited geological indicator (GI) tag. It is said that the mango variety has been cultivated for the last 400 years.

It has two variants — Kari Ishad, which has thin skin, more pulp and is sweeter, and Bili Ishad, which has thick skin and less pulp and sweetness.  The Kari Ishad is accepted as one of the finest quality mangoes due to its unique aroma, luscious taste, high amount of pulp, shape, and size.

Source: The New Indian Express