Fascinating Facts - Mangoes
- Mangoes originated in Southeast Asia or India, and India is still the primary producer (it grows more mangoes than all other fruits combined).
- With a juicy pulp and a kidney-shaped seed, the mango is known for its pleasant and rich flavor and aroma.
- A medium-sized mango contains about 107 calories.
- This fruit is typically available from May to September.
- It is usually orange in color, although you may also find green, yellow, or red color fruits.
- More fresh mangos are eaten every day than any other fruit in the world.
- The best way to get all the wonderful health benefits of the mango is to eat it fresh.
- Mangos are bursting with protective nutrients. The vitamin content depends upon the variety and maturity of the fruit. When the mango is immature the amount of vitamin C is higher, as it ripens the amount of beta carotene (vitamin A) increases.
- Mango fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. 100 g of fresh fruit provides 765 mg or 25% of recommended daily levels of vitamin A.
- Fresh mango is a very rich source of potassium.
- Even inedible parts of the mango have interesting uses. The bark, leaves, skin and pit have been used as folk remedies for centuries.
- Mango peels are rich in phytonutrients, such as the pigment antioxidants like carotenoids and polyphenols.
- This highly nutritious fruit is especially a boon for anyone who wants to gain weight.