Kiew Sa Wei

The
Keow Savoy mango is a classic Thai cultivar cherished for its dual-stage eating style and versatile taste profile. At its earliest maturity, Keow Savoy can be eaten
green — crunchy, subtly sweet, and refreshing without the sourness often found in other unripe mangoes. This makes it a favorite for salads, dips, and culinary applications where a firm texture adds interest. As the fruit ripens, it retains a smooth,
Fiberless flesh and becomes more succulent and sweet, developing a gentle floral aroma and tender texture that’s easy to enjoy fresh. Throughout its maturation, the skin remains mostly green, sometimes shifting to a pale yellow when fully ripe, but its flesh consistently delivers the clean sweetness that Thai varieties are known for.
Keow Savoy’s appeal extends beyond just taste; its cultural versatility makes it a staple in Thai cuisine, where the firm green fruit is often paired with salt, sugar, or chili for a sweet-savory snack and the fully ripe fruit is enjoyed in desserts or eaten fresh. The fruit is typically small to medium in size, oblong and slender with a blunt apex. Because of these characteristics, growers and mango lovers alike appreciate Keow Savoy for its adaptability — it performs well in tropical and subtropical climates, and its early- to mid-season ripening brings fresh mangoes forward in the season for both home gardens and markets.
Cultural Context: Keow Savoy is widely known in Thailand as a versatile mango that can be eaten green or ripe, making it unique compared to varieties typically only eaten fully mature. In Thai markets, the firm green fruit is enjoyed with chili, salt, or sugar, while the ripe fruit is savored for its sweet, tender flesh.
Collector’s Insight: Growers appreciate Keow Savoy’s dual-purpose eating stages and clean, refreshing flavor. Its
Polyembryonic seed type helps maintain consistency in seedlings, a trait valued in traditional mango cultivation.