Mangoes

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This item was last sold on : 11/19/24

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Description/Taste

Mangoes range greatly in size, measuring anywhere from 5 to 30 centimeters in length, and weighing from 4 ounces up to 5 pounds. They have leathery, smooth skin, and they can vary in shape from long and slender, to kidney-shaped, or even somewhat round. Their skin is multi-colored with different blends of red, yellow and green, depending on the variety. The succulent, vibrant yellow to orange flesh is aromatic and juicy, with a texture similar to a peach. The flavor is complex and sweet, with notes of peach, coconut, and vanilla or caramel, and is sometimes balanced with a slight tartness. The skin of Mangoes is inedible, and actually contains a sap that can be irritating to some people.

Seasons/Availability

Mangoes are available year-round.

Current Facts

Mangoes are botanically classified as Mangifera Indica, which translates as “an Indian plant bearing Mangoes,” and they are known by many nicknames across the globe, such as King of Fruit, Apple of the Tropics, and even Fruit of the Gods. There are two races or strains of Mangoes, one from India and the other from the Philippines and Southeast Asia. They are a member of the cashew family alongside poison sumac and poison ivy, and contain the same itchy chemical, urushiol, in their skin. However, it’s less concentrated, and people will have different levels of reaction, or no reaction at all to contact. Mangoes are further categorized as a drupe, also known as a stone fruit. There are hundreds of varieties of Mangoes around the world, with about 1,000 in India alone, though only a few are marketed in the United States.

Nutritional Value

Mangoes are a good source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium. They also contain natural enzymes that assist in breaking down proteins.

Applications

Mangoes can be used in both raw and cooked applications. Just like an avocado, a ripe Mango will give slightly to pressure. Note that the skin doesn't always indicate ripeness due to the variations in color among varieties. Mangoes are a popular ingredient for fresh salsas and chutneys, and are widely used in desserts and baked goods. Use Mangoes to flavor ice cream and gelato, blend or juice for smoothies and other drinks, or slice and dry for a naturally sweet snack. Mangoes contain natural enzymes that help break down proteins, and hence are commonly used in marinades to tenderize meats, like pork. In India, Mango is pureed and mixed with milk or cream and used as a dipping sauce for a type of baked pastry similar to a donut hole. In Thailand, it is used for Mango sticky rice, a traditional dessert made with rice, fresh Mango and coconut milk. The sweet-tart flavor of Mangoes compliments rich, creamy cheeses, and also balances the heat of smoky dishes, pairing well with jalapeno or chile. Mangoes can also be paired with other tropical fruits, apples, berries, citrus, melon and coconut, as well as flavors like vanilla, cinnamon, and caramel. Mangoes that are still firm will continue to ripen if stored at room temperature. Once fully ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Mangoes are prominent in both folklore and theology, and have been an integral part of India's culture for at least 4,000 years as a symbol of love, pleasure and prosperity. In Hinduism, the god of love, Kama, decorates his bow and arrow with five flowers, the most potent arrow tipped with a Mango blossom. In ancient holy books from India, the Mango tree is called Kalpavriksha, which is Sanskrit for "wish-granting tree," and Buddha was said to have meditated in its shade. Even the paisley pattern, which was developed in India, is based on the shape of the Mango.

Geography/History

Mangoes are native to Southern Asia, especially Burma and eastern India, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. The earliest mention of Mango is in the Hindu scripture dating back to 4000 BCE, though fossil evidence indicates that the Mango could be much older than that. Historians believe that Mangoes spread across the globe in the hands of traders and travelers, like Buddhist monks who exchanged the fruit as a gift, and Persian vendors who brought the fruit westward with the spice trade. The Portuguese, who landed in Calcutta in 1498, were the first to establish a Mango trade and introduce grafting on Mango trees. During the 16th and 17th centuries, sea-faring Portuguese explorers brought the Mango to Western Africa and eventually to Brazil, and from there the fruit made its way to the West Indies. It reached Mexico in the hands of Spanish explorers in the early 19th century, and finally made its way to the US in the mid 19th century, specifically Florida and California, where the fruit is still commercially cultivated. Today, Mangoes grow in tropical and subtropical climates all over the world, notably Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Peru.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-454-9711
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
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Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Mangoes. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Bakerita		Mango Tart
Dassana's Veg Recipes		Mango Chaat \| Mango Bhel
Little Sweet Baker		Mango Pudding
Yup, It's Vegan		Sugar-Free Tropical Raw Mango Tarts
Key Ingredient		Apple-A-Day Green Smoothie
Just a Taste		Healthy Homemade Mango Fruit Roll-Ups
A Family Feast		Pineapple Mango Mahi Mahi and Vegetables over Rice
Garlic & Zest		Mango and Golden Raisin Chutney
Mango Tomato		Mango,Watermelon Radish & Cucumber Salsa
The Chili King		Aji Lemon & Mango Sauce

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Lovely Little Kitchen		Chili Lime Salmon with Avocado Mango Salsa
Lemon Tree Dwelling		Best Fruit Salsa
Joy the Baker		Fresh Mango Bread
FoodBeam		Mango Tart
Chef De Home		Moist Mango Pound Cake
Paleo Bailey		Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa and Coconut Cauliflower Rice
Eat, Live, Run		Jicama Mango Salad with Zesty Lime Vinaigrette
Giraffes Can Bake		Mango Banana Bread
Paleo Newbie		Pale Mango Pineapple Crazy good Salsa
Healthy Little Foodies		Mango Lime Yogurt
Chocolate With Grace		Mango Lemon Bars with Toasted Coconut
Jo Cooks		Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce
The Busy Baker		Mango Citrus Smoothie Bowl
The Clever Carrot		Coconut Mango Muffins
Know Your Produce		Creamy Mango Ice Cream
Fit Foodie Finds		Mango Guacamole
The Recipe Rebel		Mango Salsa
Garlic & Zest		Mango Colada Popsicles
Just One Cookbook		Massaged Kale Salad with Mango
Eclectic Recipes		Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad
Kitchen At Hoskins		Baked Mangoes with Honey Nut Streusel
40 Aprons		Whole30 Fish Taco Bowls with Mango Salsa, Chipotle Aioli, Coconut-Lime Cauliflower Rice
Spinach Tiger		Mango Lime Rosemary Frozen Custard
Tara Deshpande		Dasheri Mango and Garlic Jam
My Kids Lick The Bowl		Baked Mango Chicken Bites
The Endless Meal		Tropical Summer Coconut Oatmeal
Dassana's Veg Recipes		Nurukku Manga Achar \| Kerala Style Instant Pickle For Sadhya
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Immune Boost Juice
Cooking on the Weekends		Coconut Mango Baked Chicken
Carlsbad Cravings		Blackberry Honey Walnut Salad with Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Dolly and Oatmeal		Mango Poppy Seed Muffins
Healthy Little Foodies		Healthy Popsicles for Babies and Toddlers
Immaculate Bites		Mango Chutney
Nyssa's Kitchen		Mango Lassi with Honey and Cayenne
Running to the Kitchen		Sweet and Spicy Mango Shrimp
The Harvest Kitchen		Mango Coconut Ice Cream
My Cooking Canvas		Ripe Mango Kalakand
Thirty Handmade Days		Mango Smoothie
Paleo Newbie		Strawberry-Mango Grilled Paleo Chicken Salad
Local Haven		Turmeric Mango Lassi
My Food Story		Mango Bell Pepper Rice Paper Rolls
Paleo Newbie		Grilled Halibut Steak with Mango-Pineapple-Avocado Salsa
Downshiftology		Mango Smoothie
My New Roots		Garbanzo Bean Salad with Mexican Mango Dressing
Glorious Treats		Mango Lime Cheesecake
The Cafe Sucre Farine		Sweet and Spicy Mango Salad Dressing
Tangerine Zest		Frozen Mango and Clementine Yogurt
Home Cooking Memories		Pineapple Mango Fruit Salsa
Mel's Kitchen		Chili Lime Tacos with Mango Salsa
Masala Chilli		Mambazha Pulissery (Kerala Style Ripe Mango Curry)
Just a Taste		Strawberry Mango Salsa
Immaculate Bites		Mango Lemonade
Paleo Newbie		Paleo Stacked Smoked Salmon Appitizer
Roti & Rice		Pineapple Fruit Bowl
Miss Information		Mango Black Bean Salad
The Foodie Physician		Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Natasha's Kitchen		Bacon Mango Fried Rice
Garlic & Zest		Mango Chillers
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Easy Sauteed Shrimp And Mango Tacos
Wall Flower Kitchen		Taste of India Smoothie
Savory Spicerack		Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust
Grits and Pinecones		Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw
The Foodie Physician		Tropical Shrimp Salad with Honey Chipotle Dressing

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