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On the Great Indian Mango Trail

Mango-eating requires particular attitudes. It is best done alone, without the impediments of social etiquette and table manners to constrain the licking of fingers, or the disapproving faces of sophisticates to sour the sweet. Eaten in solitude, mangoes generate words, as the mind rummages for language to describe precisely what the senses are experiencing. They also resuscitate memories, as the almost symphonic taste fires up deep places in the soul that quotidian experience could never hope to approach.

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Articles of Interest

Could wild mangoes solve the world’s chocolate crisis?

Our research has found that this fruit could provide an alternative to the much coveted cocoa butter, plucking it from the branches of obscurity into mainstream production. The analyses we conducted showed that wild mango butter, made from the fruit’s stone, has a very similar chemical, physical and thermal profile to cocoa butter – as well as several superior properties.

How Healthy Are Mangoes?

The luscious tropical fruit is packed with flavor — and nutrients. In India, the mango is known as the “king of fruits.” The fruit, and its tree and leaves, are symbols of prosperity, good luck and love. There’s a lot to love nutritionally, too. Mangoes are rich in vitamin C and potassium. And they freeze well, making them a year-round smoothie staple.

Kenyan Farmers Fight Food Loss By Drying, Selling Mangoes

Mangoes provided just that opportunity. “We chose mangoes because it has among the highest losses, but also because the mango is a very good fruit to sell,” Mattfeld said. “They don’t grow locally in Europe, and the taste is very popular now. But then the question was, how do we save these mangoes?”

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Polyphenols

Mango is rich in polyphenols including gallotannins and gallic acid, among others. The bioavailability of mango polyphenols, especially polymeric gallotannins, is largely dependent on the intestinal microbiota, where the generation of absorbable metabolites depends on microbial enzymes. Mango polyphenols can favorably modulate bacteria associated with the production of bioactive gallotannin metabolites including Lactobacillus plantarum, resulting in intestinal health benefits.

Mango Consumption Is Associated with Improved Nutrient Intakes, Diet Quality, and Weight-Related Health Outcomes

As nutrient-dense fruits, mangoes are commonly consumed globally and are important sources of nutrients in the diet. Nonetheless, mangoes remain relatively under-consumed in the United States.

Mango-licious: The Top 6 Health Benefits of Mangoes

Mangoes won’t solve any health problems on their own, but they definitely have superfood powers.

The Health Benefits of Mango Make It One of the Best Tropical Fruits

From immune-boosting nutrients to cancer-fighting properties, mangoes are a must. Here, mango's nutrition, health benefits, and beyond.

The Health Benefits of Mangoes, Beyond Deliciousness

You already know mangoes are one of the most delicious fruits, whether it's in a fruit salad or you're just nibbling on one. Cultivated primarily in tropical climates, this sweet stone fruit has the ability to transport you to a beautiful island getaway with every bite. As sweet and tasty as they are, though, the enjoyment gained by eating pales in comparison to the health benefits of mangoes.

Why mango is good for you

Mangoes contain a store of phenolic and carotenoid compounds (gallotannins, alpha-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin and more) that seem to offer some protection against several types of cancer. Vitamin A and beta-carotene in mango can boost your eye health, while vitamin B6 helps control homocysteine in the blood. High levels of this amino acid are associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke. The soluble fibre in mangoes slows down the release of sugar into your blood, but mangoes are sweet, so not the best fruit choice for slimmers.

With Venezuela In Chaos, Mangoes Are Unsung Heroes

During these troubled times in Venezuela, the mango has a new identity. "We call them 'the noise takers' because they calm down the noise that our stomachs make when we are hungry," says Danilson Hernández, who manages a modest business that upholsters vehicles in Maracaibo, Venezuela. And there are a lot of hungry people in crisis-ridden Venezuela. Nearly 90 percent of families don't earn enough money to buy the food they need, according to the latest Life Conditions National Survey, run annually by college professors.

‘Mango’ Review: A Fruit Worth Kingdoms

Mangoes are so prized for their sweetness and rich color that gifts of the fruit have taken part in diplomatic efforts for centuries.

Resources

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