Mango Facts

Mango facts and general information about mangoes.

Mangoes are Available:

June is peak season through August

How Does a Mango Grow:

Mangoes grow on tall evergreen trees in tropical areas.

What to Look for When Buying a Mango:

Choose mangoes that are plump without blemishes. Avoid soft or shriveled. They should yield gently when pressed or buy and ripen them at home.

Mango Storage Tips:

If ripe a mango can be stored in the fridge. To ripen leave at room temperature.

How to Cook with Mangoes:

Cut up in chutneys, salsas, fruit salads. They also can be canned or frozen.

Mango Recipe: Mango Salsa

3 ripe mangoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 Cup cilantro chopped finely
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tomatoes chopped
Hot peppers, chopped –according to your tastes
Add diced and chopped ingredients together in serving bowl. Pour juice of lemon over top and serve with chicken, fish or pork chops.

Kids Cooking Videos: Mango Strawberry Milkshake

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Mango-Peach Smoothie Not rated yet
2 mangos,peeled and diced
2 peaches, sliced
1 cup of vanilla soy milk
1 cup of orange juice

Blend everything together and enjoy!!!

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