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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.
Mangoes are available year-round.
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.
Mangoes are a good source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium. They also contain natural enzymes that assist in breaking down proteins.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Vitality Tap Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 858-925-7030 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Creme de la Crepe | San Diego CA | 310-483-2346 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Healthy Creations-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-479-0500 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Liberty Call Distilling | San Diego CA | 619-630-1240 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| ALMA | San Diego Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Jai Jus | San Diego CA | 858-335-0507 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Bottega Italiana-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-522-9053 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-230-5038 |
| Mr A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| The Meal Prep Co | San Diego CA | 619-415-0106 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 619-450-6166 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
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Medellín, Colombia
Supermercado Mercandu
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaVia santa Elena Calle 10A N36A Este-163 Km12 Medellin Antioquia 574-538-2142 About 28 days ago, 6/12/20 Sharer's comments : En Antioquia la forma tradicional de consumir mango es adicionándole sal y limón 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 32 days ago, 6/09/20 Sharer's comments : Mangoes 🥭 
PCC Community Markets
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 206-632-6811 https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com About 110 days ago, 3/22/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet, succulent fruit, known as the tropical peach in some places :) 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Eco Fresh Market
Washington, United StatesKazakhfilm microdistrict About 143 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Mangoes from Brazil in Almaty 
Walmart
Walmart Supercenter - Happy Valley
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States2501 W Happy Valley Road #34 Phoenix AZ 85085 623-780-5702 https://www.walmart.com About 174 days ago, 1/18/20 
Lalas SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M-20 About 176 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Mangos 🥭 
Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's
Near La Jolla, California, United States1640 Garnet Ave San Diego Ca 92109 1-858-581-9101 About 285 days ago, 9/29/19 Apopka Market at Tractor 3 Near Apopka, Florida, United States About 356 days ago, 7/20/19 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 1-323-928-2829 About 359 days ago, 7/17/19 
Tekka Centre 竹脚中心
Tekka Wet Market
Near Singapore, Singapore665 Buffalo Rd. L1 Tekka Center Singapore 210666 About 364 days ago, 7/12/19 Sharer's comments : These are huge mangoes. Might be elephant mangoes.. 
Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷
Athinagoras EPE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral Market of Athens G-43 00302104830298 About 394 days ago, 6/13/19 Sharer's comments : Mangoes ready to eat 🥭 
Central Market of Athens - Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 395 days ago, 6/11/19 Sharer's comments : Mangoes Ready To Eat 🥭 🙌🏻 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 424 days ago, 5/14/19 Sharer's comments : Mangoes 🥭 
Makola market Accra Ghana
Near Accra, GhanaAbout 438 days ago, 4/30/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh local mango 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 451 days ago, 4/16/19 Sharer's comments : Mangoes 🥭 
Carnival Supermarket
Carnival Supermarket
Near National City, California, United States1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950 619-474-5444 www.carnivalmarket.com About 490 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Mangoes spotted at Carnival Supermarket. |
