Mangoes Facts : Yummy enjoying

FUN FACTS

-- Mangos are one of the most popular fruit in the World
-- Mangos were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago
-- Mango seeds traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D.
-- The paisley pattern, developed in India, is based on the shape of a mango
-- A basket of mangos is considered a gesture of friendship in India
-- Legend says that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree
-- Mangos are related to cashews and pistachios
-- A mango tree can grow as tall as 100 feet
-- The bark, leaves, skin and pit of the mango have been used in folk remedies for centuries
####NUTRITION
-- A one-cup serving of mangos is 100 calories
-- Mangos provide 100% of your daily vitamin C, 35% of your daily vitamin A and 12% of your daily fiber
-- For more mango nutrition click here
####SELECTION AND RIPENING
-- Don’t judge a mango by its color – red does not mean ripe
-- Squeeze gently to judge ripeness
-- A ripe mango will “give” slightly and a firm mango will ripen at room temperature over a few days
-- To speed up ripening, place mangos in a paper bag at room temperature
-- Once ripe, mangos can be moved to the refrigerator to slow down ripening for several days
-- For more information on how to choose a mango click here
####EATING MANGOS
-- In many Latin American countries, mango on a stick with the skin peeled back is sold by street vendors
-- Mangos can be enjoyed with salt, lime juice or chili powder for a unique flavor experience
-- Mangos have natural tenderizing properties, making them a perfect ingredient for marinades
-- Try the versatile mango in smoothies, salads, salsas, chutneys, on fish, chicken or pork, as a dessert or just plain as a delicious snack
####VARIETIES, SEASONS AND SOURCES
-- Most of the mangos sold in the U.S. come from Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Guatemala and Haiti
-- Mangos are available all year long
-- Most of the mangos sold in the U.S. are one of six varieties: Tommy Atkins, Haden, Kent, Keitt, Honey and Francis

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