More mangos are eaten fresh
all over the world than any other fruit!
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Brief History of the Mango
Health Benefits of Mangos
How to Select and Store Mangos
How to Peel and Eat a Mango

Mango trees are evergreens that will grow to 60 feet tall.

The mango originated in Southeast Asia where it has been grown for over 4,000 years. Over the years mango groves have spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where the climate allows the mango to grow best. Mango trees are evergreens that will grow to 60 feet tall. The mango tree will fruit 4 to 6 years after planting. Mango trees require hot, dry periods to set and produce a good crop. Most of the mangos sold in the United States are imported from Mexico, Haiti, the Caribbean and South America. Today there are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos throughout the world.

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Mango Nutrient Information* Serving size: 3 1/2 ounces mango slices Calories Protein Total Carbohydrate Fat Cholesterol Sodium Potassium Vitamin A Vitamin C 66 0.5g 17g 0.27g 0mg 2mg 156mg 3,890IU 27mg * Not recommended for labeling purposes

Mangos are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C, as well as a good source of Potassium and contain beta carotene. Mangos are high in fiber, but low in calories (approx. 110 per average sized mango), fat (only 1 gram) and sodium. Mangos are a good staple for your daily diet.

Selecting the ripeness of mangos can be determined by either smelling or squeezing. A ripe mango will have a full, fruity aroma emitting from the stem end. Mangos can be considered ready to eat when slightly soft to the touch and yielding to gentle pressure, like a ripe peach. The best flavored fruit have a yellow tinge when ripe; however, color may be red, yellow, green, orange or any combination. Mangos should not be refrigerated until ripened at room temperature (70 - 75 degrees F). The ideal storage temperature for mangos is 55 degrees F. When stored properly a mango should have a shelf life of 1 to 2 weeks. While the mango will not ripen in the refrigerator, it can be kept chilled there once ripe, but only for a few days.