Sai Tong

“Mango Sai Tong” refers to a specific mango variety from Thailand. It’s known for its unique characteristics, particularly its stringy flesh, and it’s often used in Thai desserts. 

Here’s a summary of the Sai Tong mango:

• Origin: Thailand.
• Flavor: It’s described as having a sweet and aromatic flavor.
• Flesh: The flesh is yellow and notably stringy or fibrous, which is a defining characteristic of this variety.
• Fruit Size: It’s a small to medium-sized mango.
• Shape: The fruit is typically oblong and somewhat slender.
• Skin: The skin is yellow.
• Tree: The Sai Tong mango tree is known to be a good producer.
• Season: It’s a mid- to late-season mango, typically ripening in June and July.
• Culinary Uses: Due to its stringy flesh, it’s not typically eaten fresh out of hand. Instead, it is often used in Thai desserts such as mango sticky rice, where the stringy flesh is less noticeable. 

In summary: The Sai Tong mango is a Thai variety known for its distinctive stringy or fibrous flesh. It’s a sweet mango, but due to its texture, it’s primarily used in Thai desserts, especially mango sticky rice, rather than being consumed fresh.