Can I only buy it in season?
The guide gives its timing as: Nakhon Nayok harvest listed as January–March. The harvest period can vary with the growing area and the variety. The calendar does not guarantee that it is on sale on any particular date.
Mayongchid (Marian Plum)
Mayongchid / Marian Plum · มะยงชิด
If you see a small yellowish fruit that looks like a mango in Thailand, ask whether it is mayongchid. It belongs to the plum mango group, and Nakhon Nayok’s mayongchid is presented as a regional GI fruit. If you would like to try a fruit different from big mangoes, look for it in winter and early spring.
When is the best time to eat it?
Nakhon Nayok harvest listed as January–March
Harvest period listed for the regional fruit
Use the main season, or the harvest period for regional fruit, as a guide. Actual availability can vary with the growing area, the variety and the weather.
What does it taste like?
Nakhon Nayok mayongchid is presented as having sweetness and sharpness together, with crunchy flesh. Take out the stone in the middle and eat.
Why this fruit is well known in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand presents Nakhon Nayok’s mayongchid as a regional GI fruit. You can learn about small fruit that look like mango, together with where they are grown.
Good to know before you buy
- Thai name
- มะยงชิด
- Harvest period
- Nakhon Nayok harvest listed as January–March
- How it is sold
- Even within the plum mango group, varieties and names differ. Say you are looking for mayongchid, and ask them to tell you the actual variety and price.
How to prepare and eat it
- Wash the fruit you bought and cut it to a size that is easy to eat.
- Take out the stone in the middle and eat the flesh.
- There may be other varieties with similar names to mayongchid, so show the name of the fruit you want to buy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare a per-kilo price with the price of a tub?
Even within the plum mango group, varieties and names differ. Say you are looking for mayongchid, and ask them to tell you the actual variety and price.
Keep exploring
Official sources and references
If you would like to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are worth a look. Ingredients and cooking methods can vary from one cook to the next.