Mango

Overview

Mangoes grow on a towering tree, related to the cashew and pistachio, with an evergreen crown, and can vary in shape and weight, with some reaching over two kilograms. Their color can indicate both the variety and the degree of ripeness of the fruit.

The mango is the national fruit of India - being linked to the folklore and religious ceremonies of that country, but also of Pakistan and the Philippines, and the mango tree is the national tree of Bangladesh, but it has also come to be cultivated in other warm areas of the world.

Nicknamed the king of fruits, mango is rich in vitamins A, B6 and C, copper, folate, potassium, niacin, as well as other essential nutrients for health. Although it is rich in sugars (14 g/100 g), mango is the ideal ally in weight loss diets.

Nutritional values per 100g / Percent RDA

(daily reference dose)*

Energy
(kcal):

Fats
(g/1%):

Carbohydrates
(g/5%):

Proteins
(g/2%):

Dietary fiber
(g/6%):

Potassium (mg/4%):

Folate (mcg/11%):

Vitamin A (mcg/6%):

Vitamin B6 (mg/7%):

Vitamin C (mcg/40%):

ORAC score**/100 g: 1,300

Top benefits

The mango fruit (and not only the pulp, but also the skin and pit) is rich in polyphenols, compounds with antioxidant action, essential in the protection against free radicals. The latter are the source of cellular damage, which can trigger a series of chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer). Mangiferin, one of these polyphenols, is considered the most powerful antioxidant.

It also contains magnesium and potassium, which support optimal blood circulation, helping blood vessels to relax, and lowering blood pressure levels, as well as cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Amylases, a type of mango enzyme, along with dietary fiber, promote healthy digestion, and vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin, abundant in this fruit, support vision and eye health.

Did you know that…

Mango peels (freshly peeled or dehydrated) can be used at home to prepare infusions in boiled water, beneficial in weight loss diets, also having a positive effect on the skin and hair.

Quote essential information:

Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mangiferin in skin care, but especially in improving the quality of life of patients with diabetes, bronchial asthma, psoriasis or even cancer.

The tips and the tricks our:

A ready-to-eat mango fruit is slightly soft.

Store it in the refrigerator at 2-4 degrees for up to a week.

Make a delicious mango chutney by cooking the fruit with hot spices.

Clean and dry the mango pit to repot it.

*NUTRITION DATA SOURCE: https://www.nutritionvalue.org

**Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity = This index measures the antioxidant capacity of the fruit. High values imply a strong antioxidant capacity, which implies a low oxidation process, essential in protecting the body against the negative effects of free radicals.