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Kesar Mango Pulp 850g
Mango season, in a can, available in a Wisconsin January.
Wisconsin does not grow mangoes, and even the imported fresh ones at the big-box grocery store taste like nothing next to Indian varieties. Canned Kesar mango pulp is how households here keep mango season alive year-round.
It shows up in June for aamras with puri, at every summer wedding for mango lassi, and quietly in a hundred desserts the rest of the year because it's simply more reliable than fresh imported mango.
Why canned pulp beats fresh imports here
Fresh mangoes flown into the Midwest are picked early and ripen inconsistently — sometimes fibrous, sometimes bland. Kesar pulp is canned at peak ripeness in India, so the sweetness and color are consistent every single time.
It's also simply available when fresh Kesar or Alphonso mango isn't in season at all, which in the Fox Valley is most of the year.
What to make with one can
Aamras: pulp whisked with a little milk, ghee, and cardamom, served with hot puris — a five-minute Gujarati summer classic.
Mango lassi: pulp blended with yogurt, milk, and sugar to taste, over ice — the drink most non-Indian friends ask for by name.
Mango shrikhand and mango kulfi both start from the same can, just with hung curd or milk added respectively.
Storage and shelf life
Unopened, it's a genuine pantry staple with a long shelf life — buy two or three cans when you see them so you're never caught without one for a last-minute dessert.
Once opened, transfer to a glass container and refrigerate; it keeps about a week and freezes well in ice cube trays for smoothies later.
Ravi's quick tips
- •Chill the can before opening for the best lassi texture straight away.
- •Add a pinch of saffron and cardamom to aamras for a restaurant-style upgrade.
- •Freeze leftover pulp in an ice tray, then blend frozen cubes for instant mango ice cream.
- •Check the label — Kesar and Alphonso pulp differ slightly in tartness; Kesar is generally sweeter.
Frequently asked
Is Kesar mango pulp sweetened?
Most canned Kesar mango pulp has some added sugar; check the label if you're managing sugar intake and adjust the sugar in your recipe accordingly.
Can I substitute it for fresh mango in any recipe?
In most blended or cooked recipes like lassi, shrikhand and desserts, yes — it's actually often preferred for consistency.
How long does an unopened can last?
Typically well over a year from the packing date when stored in a cool, dry pantry.
Will this be available at Fox Valley Bazaar in Appleton?
Yes, canned mango pulp is on our opening pantry list — join our interest list to be notified when we open.
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