Mango is arguably a sweet fruit, one that commands attention from all. Everyone loves to pick up ripe mango fruits to devour owing to its tasty edible flesh. Mangifera indica, as the scientific name goes, bears fruit whose flowers are yellow, and as big as an apple.
Season and Where It Grows
Mango is a tropical fruit and the best climates to grow mangoes are the tropics, with steamy hot weathers and cool, dry winters. Growing some types of Thai mangoes, such as ‘nam doc mai’ and ‘khaew sawei’may involve seed excavation before planting.
Nutritional Information
Besides the massive tropical aroma, mangos have a pack of nutrients, and its consumption gives a pleasant sensorial experience. The protean mango can be gotten at any time of the year and invoke sweet sensations to a balanced diet.
Additionally, Mangoes are rich in nutrients; they have more than 20 different vitamins and minerals.
Medicinal Uses of Mango
Matured leaves of mango can fix ailing gums and teeth. In this case, the leaves are plucked, boiled and used in scrubbing the teeth. It is an excellent mouthwash and an alternative to conventional toothpaste.
Besides, mango leaves assists in lessening the blood pressure since they have hypotensive qualities. They assist in fortifying the blood vessels and correcting the anomalies of varicose veins. What more, Mango fruit is undisputably refreshing, plus, the juice is medicinal tonic and can reduce the risk of stroke.
Nutritional facts on Mango
Mango is an excellent source of iron and vitamins A, B, and C. Mango fruit has citric, tartaric and malic acids which are useful vitamin reserves.
Culinary Usage of Mango
Mango is also a food source. It can be eaten raw or blended into mango-ade. Furthermore, mango makes yummy ice cream. When peeled, cut and dished with cream, it tastes just like peaches. Mango can as well be processed into can foods and used like jam.
In India and Cambodia, tender and succulent leaves are used in preparing local dishes like “kasui.” It is also used in making tea. Also, a blend of mango leaves and some honey can be used in drinking tea, and even restore lost voices.
