We all know mango is king among fruits. However, do you really know the ruler of mangoes? Malda mango, which is found in The Digha Ghat region of Patna, Bihar is also known as the most powerful of mangoes. It’s called Dudiya because when the mango’s skin is scratched, milk-like liquid spills out. Its thin skin, tiny seed, less fibre and milky yellow pulp and distinctive sweet scent is considered to be among the finest by experts. It’s more sweeter and has an unique scent. It is a bit smaller in its cover compared to other mango varieties. Malda which is also called “King of Mangoes within Bihar is 100% non-fibrous and is the perfect choice for Chutneys. It has a sweet-sour taste and is delicious and pulpy. What to look for: It has a softer cover compared to other mangoes. It also has a sweet scent. It is an extremely popular mango variety that is grown in Bihar and known for its milk-based irrigation, which is growing in popularity across several countries. The variety originated from what is now Pakistan and was irrigated using milk, hence the name which translates to Milky Malda (Malda being the area). Within the realm of the mango cultivators If Lucknow’s Dusseri is the queen of mangoes, then Malda is the king.