| Attribute | Value / Observation | |-----------|----------------------| | Total soluble solids (TSS) | 14.5 % ± 0.5 (°Brix) | | Acidity (TA) | 0.45 % ± 0.05 (as citric acid) | | TSS/TA ratio | 32 ± 3 (balanced sweet‑sour profile) | | Vitamin C | 35–40 mg 100 g⁻¹ (high) | | Shelf‑life | 7‑10 days at ambient 25 °C, 14 days at 13 °C (refrigerated) | | Post‑harvest disorders | Minimal internal breakdown; low incidence of “malformation” when harvested at 70 % maturity. | | Sensory panel (n = 30) | Aroma intensity 8.2/10, flavor richness 8.5/10, overall acceptability 8.6/10. |
The pulp’s low fibre content and pleasant aromatic profile make it suitable for fresh consumption, juice processing, and premium “mango puree” blends.
| Attribute | Evaluation (Professional Panel, 2024) | |-----------|--------------------------------------| | Skin Color | Vibrant golden‑orange with a thin, smooth, slightly blushed over‑ripe hue | | Aroma | Intense “tropical honey‑citrus” notes; detectable 48 h after harvest | | Flesh Color | Deep amber, almost “butterscotch” | | Texture | Firm yet buttery; fiber‑free, with a melt‑in‑mouth sensation | | Sweetness | Brix 18.2 ± 0.4 (high), balanced by mild acidity (TA ≈ 0.45 %) | | Flavor Complexity | Layers of mango, caramel, subtle mango‑lime, and a whisper of tropical spice | | Overall Acceptability | 9.2/10 (consumer panels in Jakarta, Singapore, and Dubai) |
The mango’s distinctive aroma and low‑fiber flesh have been singled out as “premium‑segment differentiators” by fresh‑fruit buyers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and East‑Asia markets. | Attribute | Evaluation (Professional Panel, 2024) |
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Breeding Institution | Research Centre for Horticulture (RCH), Indonesia | | Development Program | “Kimi Ngangkang” initiative (2020‑2023) aimed at creating high‑yield, disease‑resistant mangoes for the eastern islands | | Parental Lines | A cross between the locally beloved Manalagi (high sweetness) and the disease‑tolerant Gedong cultivar | | Selection Year | 2022 (field‑tested on three islands: Sulawesi, Maluku, and West Papua) | | Official Release | 2024, under catalogue number 13727799 | | Export Code | INDO18 – the identifier used by Indonesian export authorities and the Global Mango Trade Platform (GMTP) |
The name “Kimi Ngangkang Pamer Lubang Meki” carries cultural significance: Kimi means “gift”, Ngangkang denotes “sun‑kissed”, Pamer translates to “display”, while Lubang Meki references the traditional farming village where the seedling first thrived. Together they celebrate both the fruit’s heritage and its modern ambition to “showcase” Indonesian mango excellence on the world stage.
"ID 13727799"
"Mangga - INDO18"
The “Pamer Lubang Meki” exhibition, curated by artist‑researcher Kimi Ngangkang, represents a recent intervention in the rural cultural heritage (RCH) of the Mangga region (West Java, Indonesia). This paper examines the exhibition’s conceptual framework, its production process, and its socio‑cultural effects on local communities. Drawing on participant observation, semi‑structured interviews (n = 32), and visual‑ethnographic analysis, the study demonstrates how the exhibition re‑negotiates collective memory, revitalises endangered material practices, and fosters a dialogic identity between tradition and contemporary artistic expression. The findings contribute to broader debates on community‑based heritage management, participatory museology, and the politics of representation in post‑colonial Indonesia.
| Parameter | Value (average) | Remarks |
|-----------|----------------|----------|
| Yield | 15–18 t ha⁻¹ (fresh weight) | Stable across low‑input (≤ 30 kg N ha⁻¹) and moderate‑input (≤ 75 kg N ha⁻¹) regimes. |
| Tree vigor | Moderate (annual trunk increment 12–15 cm). |
| Canopy density | Semi‑open – facilitates sunlight penetration and air flow. |
| Drought tolerance | Good – maintains > 80 % flowering under a 30‑day water deficit. |
| Disease resistance | - Anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides): < 5 % infection rate in humid trial sites.
- Powdery mildew (Oidium mangiferae): negligible symptoms.
- Mango root‑bunch disease: tolerant. |
| Pest pressure | Low to moderate; susceptible only to the mango fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) during the early fruiting stage (managed by bagging). |
| Propagation | Easy via hardwood cuttings (8‑12 cm) taken in the dry season; grafted onto seedling or polyembryonic rootstocks with > 90 % success. |
| Harvest index | 0.68 (fruit / total biomass). | | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Breeding
Indonesia’s archipelago, with its tropical climate and fertile soils, has long been a cradle for a dazzling diversity of mango (Mangifera indica) cultivars. In recent years, a new entrant—RCH Kimi Ngangkang Pamer Lubang Meki (catalogue ID 13727799, export code INDO18)—has captured the attention of growers, exporters, and consumers alike. Bred by the Research Centre for Horticulture (RCH) in collaboration with local farmer cooperatives, this mango promises a compelling blend of taste, agronomic resilience, and market appeal.
This article explores the origin, agronomic traits, sensory profile, nutritional value, and commercial prospects of the RCH Kimi Ngangkang Pamer Lubang Meki mango, and explains why it could become a flagship variety for Indonesia’s fresh‑fruit export strategy.
