Mangoes

Mangoes are sweet, creamy fruits that have a range of possible health benefits. The nutrients they contain may help boost eye, skin, and hair health and prevent cancer and heart disease. The mango is a tropical stone fruit and member of the drupe family. This is a type of plant food with a fleshy outer section that surrounds a shell, or pit. This pit contains a seed. Other members of the drupe family There are many different kinds of mango. They vary in color, shape, flavor, and seed size. Although mango skin can be green, red, yellow, or orange, its inner flesh is mostly golden yellow. This feature is part of a Share on Pinterest Peter Karasev/Offset Consuming mangoes has a variety of health benefits that can help protect and strengthen the body. The sections below discuss these benefits in more detail. Age-related macular degeneration Mangoes contain an A The review cites the anti-inflammatory properties of zeaxanthin as a possible cause of this protective mechanism. Cancer A Additionally, the Diabetes A Neither study clarifies whether or not mango flesh provides the same benefits. However, one Heart disease Health experts consider mangoes to contain medium to high amounts of The content of Increasing potassium and Skin and hair Mangoes also support hair health, as they provide a good amount of vitamin A. Substances that derive from vitamin A Vitamin A is also A cup of sliced mango provides Consuming enough vitamin C supports the development and maintenance of A 165-g cu...

One taste of a perfectly ripe mango is enough to make anyone a lifelong fan of the juicy, sunset-hued fruit. Here’s everything you need to know about mangoes, from their many varieties to ripeness indicators and cutting techniques. Where Do Mangos Come From? The mangos you’ll find at grocery stores and specialty produce markets are usually imported. That’s because evergreen mango trees only thrive in tropical climates. U.S. mango growers can be found in Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, but their supplies are limited compared with producers in Southeast Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and South America. Mangos are native to India, where they have been cultivated for over 5,000 years. There, mangoes symbolize love and friendship, and traditional paisley designs were originally based on curved mango shapes. Over time, the fruit has traveled around the world and is now an integral part of most tropical cuisines. In fact, mangoes are the No. 1 fruit in the world, outpacing banana consumption by 3 to 1! How To Tell If a Mango Is Ripe Each mango variety has its own ripeness indicators (more on that below), but the best way to tell if a mango is ripe is its feel and smell. The fruit should give slightly when gently squeezed (like an avocado) and have a fragrant scent that’s similar to peaches. The biggest issue when shopping for mangoes is over-ripeness. When mangoes pass their prime, they can become unpleasantly fibrous and develop a strong turpentine-...

The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck When choosing a mango, pick a plump, fragrant one that feels heavy for its size. When you press a ripe mango, you should be able to leave a slight indentation with your thumb. Avoid mangoes that feel mushy or mangoes with visible brown marks. Ripe mangoes range in color from greenish to yellow to red, and you may see all three colors on the same piece of fruit. Unripe mangoes will ripen in a few days on the counter. You can refrigerate ripe mangoes to make them last longer. The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck Enjoy your fresh mango as is, or use to add to fruit salads, desserts, or other Thai dishes. Fresh mango will keep (covered) in the refrigerator for several days; it can also be frozen. Note that there are many varieties of mangoes. The typical Mexican type (pictured here) is rounder and slightly stringy compared to Asian mangos. The flatter, kidney-shaped mango with yellow skin has less fiber and a smoother texture. For mango recipes, see: Top Thai Mango Recipes - in one place or check out the following mango recipes: • • • • • • • •

• Facebook • Pinterest • Twitter • LinkedIn Each mango variety has a distinct flavor and unique texture! Explore mouth-watering Different Types of Mangoesif you love this fruit! There’s a reason why Different Types of Mangoesavailable! Want to grow a Mango tree in a pot? Click for all the info! Different Types of Mangoes Across the World Check out some of the best different types of mangoes across the world! 1. Rainbow Flavor: Very sweet with a tropical fragrance Flesh: Golden yellow in color and one flat seed Rainbow mangoes are elongated and oblong with a subtle curve at one end that is a blushing red in color when ripe. It is non-fibrous fruit that you can find in a slight honey scent and tastes very sweet and juicy. 2. Honey (Ataulfo) Flavor: Sweet and sour Flesh: Peachy tropical aroma with smooth, firm flesh without fibers and a small pit Honey mangoes are available from March to July. The primary sources are Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. When fully ripe, the fruit turns deep yellow with slight wrinkles and acquires a flattened oblong shape. 3. Francis Flavor: Sweet and fruity Flesh: Peach-like, tropical fragrance, and juicy, soft, fibrous flesh You can have this luscious mango from May to June. The primary sources are Haiti and Ecuador. The fruit grows with green overtones that become yellow and takes a golden hue when it ripens. 4. Haden Flavor: Sweet and sour with a mildly bitter after-taste Flesh: Firm flesh with fruit-like aroma and medium fibers Haden is ma...

Although you can find mangoes at your grocery store year-round, these tropical stone fruits reach their full flavor potential during peak season months. Their sweet-tart profile makes them perfect for adding to summer salads, salsas and smoothies, but you’ll need a little know-how to tell when they’re ripe and to cut them. Here’s everything you need to know about mangoes. Mangoes range from oblong to round to kidney-shaped and can weigh anywhere from six ounces to four pounds. Depending on the variety, mangoes’ skin varies in color, including yellowish-orange, yellowish-green, yellow with bright red spots or dark red. Mangoes contain long seeds, which can make them challenging to slice. Mangoes are native to Southeast Asia and seventy-five percent of the world’s mangoes are grown in India (although these fruits rarely reach the U.S. due to import restrictions). In the U.S., mangoes are grown in Florida and California; the top four varieties native to the U.S. are Tommy Atkins, Haden, Keitt and Kent. From a nutrition standpoint, Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, award-winning nutrition expert and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Diabetes Create Your Plate Meal Prep Cookbook, says, “A cup of sliced mango contains 107 calories, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and contains over 20 vitamins and minerals. They’re an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and are also a source of potassium, vitamin B-6, vitamin K and vitamin E.” • Tommy Atkins: me...

• Calories: 99 • Fat: 0.6g • Sodium: 2mg • Carbohydrates: 25g • Fiber: 2.6g • Sugars: 23g • Protein: 1.4g • Vitamin C: 60mg • Vitamin E: 1.5mg • Folate: 71mcg Carbs One cup of mango pieces has 99 calories, mostly from carbohydrates. You'll get 25 grams of carbs in a single serving. Of that, about 23 grams is naturally occurring sugar, and almost 3 grams is fiber. Vitamins and Minerals Mangos are high in vitamins, particularly vitamin C. A one-cup serving provides 66% of your daily value. You'll also benefit from a healthy dose of vitamin A (11%), vitamin B6 (11%), and smaller amounts of vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, niacin, and pantothenic acid. Improves Cell Function Vitamin C helps improve cell health in the body. Vitamin C is essential for immune system function, strong connective tissue, and healthy blood vessel walls. Vitamin C deficiency is rare in the United States, but getting an insufficient amount of the vitamin can lead to poor wound healing, joint pain, and, in extreme cases, scurvy, which can be fatal if untreated. Protects Against Cell Damage Polyphenols have many health benefits and several are present in mango, including mangiferin, gallic acid, gallotannins, quercetin, isoquercetin, ellagic acid, and β-glucogallin. Polyphenols can act as antioxidants and modulate cells, protecting them from damage that can lead to cancer. Provides Anti-Inflammatory Benefits A review of studies investigating the health benefits of mango determined that ...