Mango Slices
Mangoes belong to the same family as cashews.
They originated in South Asia, and have been cultivated there for thousands of years; they are now grown all over the tropics. Different varieties are grown around the world as best suit the local environment.
Unripe mangoes make great chutneys and pickles, while ripe fruits make wonderful smoothies and sorbets.
Dried mango is an extremely popular healthy snack.
FORMATS
- Pieces
- Diced
OTHER POINTS TO NOTE
Oils that are in every part of the mango plant can cause an allergic reaction. Those susceptible to dermatitis may suffer an itchy rash from contact with the skin while still being able to safely eat the peeled fruit.
The mango is the national fruit of both India and Pakistan and the national tree of Bangladesh.
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
- Thailand
- South Africa
HARVEST
- August and September in Thailand
- March and April in South Africa
VARIETIES
There are hundreds of mango cultivars (types of mango), and many types are often grown together to improve pollination.
Mangos grow well from seed, but not all breed true. For instance, the Alphonso mango, often called the King of Mangoes, has to be propagated by grafting.
NUTRIENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Very low in Saturated Fats and Cholesterol
- A source of dietary Fibre
- A source of Vitamin C and Vitamin
- A 89% of the calorific value comes from carbohydrates, of which 91% are from natural sugars