GREEN MANGO

Green mango is basically unripe mango and harvested earlier before it is ready. Its flavor is less sweet and goes well with salads giving an exotic touch. From mango seed is extracted the mango butter which is used in some cosmetic products.

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Recipes

Green mangos are not eaten only as a fresh fruit and peeled, but also can be used as vegetables in many recipes. When mango is still green, has less sugar, thus is ideal for people with diabetes. In India, green mango is dried to obtain a powder called “anchur” which is used to give sourer flavor to the food.

Culture

The annual Mango Festival on the Antigua and Barbuda Island is one of the most important festival where it can be found up to 25 different varieties on mango and where are promoted the utilization of mangoes and their benefits. This festival also offers many activities, cooking contests and workshops by the producers.

Origin

Comes from East Asia and India.

Nutritional Value

60 calories in 100 grams. This tropical fruit is high in vitamin A and carotene and helps to maintain healthy our skin, hair and respiratory track. Its high nutrients in potassium help to control blood pressure.

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