Fresh samples had more texture variation among cultivars than
purées. Fresh Ok Rong was higher (P < 0.05) in fiber awareness and
pulpy residue than other cultivars. Results were consistent with
those reported by Suwonsichon et al. (2012). Fresh Chok Anun was
lower (P < 0.05) in slickness and slimy texture than Kaew Luem
Rung and Nam Dok Mai. Slickness and slimy texture may be related
since slimy texture may contribute to the ease with which samples
slide around in the mouth. Firmness varied greatly among fresh
samples. Cultivars were ordered in the following way from least to
most firm: Ok Rong, Nam Dok Mai, Kaew Luem Rung, Thongdam,
Nung Klang Won, and Chok Anun. Results were consistent with a
previous study in which fresh Chok Anun rated highest in perceived
firmness out of nine Thai mango cultivars (Vásquez-Caicedo et al.,
2002).