Mango Facts


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Mango facts and general information about mangoes.



Mangos 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 ones. 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 Mangos:

Cut up in chutneys, salsas, fruit salads. They also can be canned or frozen. Try using a mango splitter for an easier way to cut a mango.

Mango Nutrition Facts:

Mango is high in Vitamin B6, fiber, Vitamin C and Vitamin A. They also aid in digestion and provide potassium.

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 Salsa


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Mango Delight  Not rated yet
Take 2 RIPE MANGOES.
Cut one mango into small pieces.
Take the other mango and blend the pulp.
Take a square or rectangular glass dish.
Arrange ...

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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