Totapuri
The mainstay of south India's pulp and processing industry. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Mango
- Type
- Planting material
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- Mid-season
- Expected yield
- Very high
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- Traditional Andhra Pradesh cultivar, later spread to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and other states — a farmer-selected heritage variety, not a formal institute release
About this variety
Totapuri, also known by regional names Bangalora, Ginimoothi, Kili Mooku and Sandersha, is a traditional mango cultivar that originated in Andhra Pradesh and later spread to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and beyond — a farmer-selected heritage cultivar rather than an institute release. Its name means "parrot beak," referring to its distinctive long, pointed tip. Golden-yellow when ripe, it is prized for industrial processing over fresh eating: a high flesh-to-seed ratio, firm texture that holds up well through processing, consistent quality and a long season, all of which have made it the backbone of India's mango pulp, juice and concentrate industry — over 60% of India's commercially processed mango products reportedly use Totapuri as their base.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
Mid-season
Expected yield
Very high
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Moderate
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- Sourced material describes Totapuri as widely grown beyond Andhra Pradesh, specifically in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka — this record's existing single-state (Andhra Pradesh) field reflects the primary origin correctly, but the wider commercial spread is not currently captured, worth widening if this variety's reach is being tracked precisely.
- The "over 60% of processed mango products" and "high flesh-to-seed ratio" traits are new details not previously in this record; both are consistent with, and reinforce, this record's existing "Very high" yieldPotential rating and its note field's framing as "the mainstay of south India's pulp and processing industry" — no conflict.
- No formal breeding institute or release year was found — like Langra, Totapuri is a heritage farmer-selected cultivar rather than a bred-and-released variety.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Andhra Pradesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Totapuri called "parrot beak"?
Its name refers to the fruit's distinctive long, pointed tip, which resembles a parrot's beak — the same trait behind its other regional names like Kili Mooku ("parrot beak" in Tamil).
Why is Totapuri used mainly for processing rather than fresh eating?
It has a high flesh-to-seed ratio, firm texture that processes well, consistent quality and a long season — traits industrial processors value over the sweetness or aroma prized in table varieties.
How important is Totapuri to India's mango processing industry?
Over 60% of India's commercially processed mango products reportedly use Totapuri as their base — it is the backbone of the country's pulp, juice and concentrate industry.
Which states grow Totapuri mango?
It originated in Andhra Pradesh and is also widely grown in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka — two states beyond this record's existing single-state field.
What does Totapuri fruit look like?
Golden yellow when ripe, with a long, distinctive pointed tip — a shape immediately recognisable and the source of most of its regional names.