MANGOS
Mangos are the world's most consumed fruit and were originally cultivated in India over 6,000 years ago. There are several varieties of mangos available during different times of the year. The most common is the Tommy Atkins (red) mango grown in Mexico.
Other varieties include the Haden, Kent and Keitt. Other popular growing regions are Puerto Rico, Haiti and Brazil. Mangos are measured in sweetness by their brix (sugar) content.
Preparation
Mangos can be eaten out of hand, or added to meat dishes, smoothies, pureed for a dessert sauce or make a beautiful presentation when the skin is bent backwards and the flesh is cubed.
Nutrition
Low fat, saturated fat free, cholesterol free, high in the antioxidant vitamin A, good source of the antioxidant vitamin C.
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