The summer fruit (mango)

Scientific name -: mangifera Indica

“the evergreen tropical indian tree which bears mangoes”

The mango is the national fruit. The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus magnifera. Mangos are rich in vitamins A,C,D. it is also called  “the king  of fruit’’.

People welcome the summer season despite the scoring heat just to enjoy the deleciuos summer fruit mango are found in abudance only in the summer season.

Nutritive values: Mangoes are rich in nutrients. It is and excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It also contains traces of magnesium, calcium,iron and phosphorus which are very imp for our body. Beta carotene that is an important antioxidant that helps to prevent major illnesses like cancer and tuberculosis.

Types of mangoes:

1.Bambey green

2.Dashe hari

3.Langra

4.Safeda lucknow

5.Chausa

6.Fazli

7.Totapari

8.Gulab khas

HEALTH AND NUTRITION BENEFITS:

1.                 For eyes health- vit. A & E

2.                 Blood pressure- K, mg

3.                 For skin health – vit. A & E

4.                 Help in digestion – protein , fibres

5.                 Heart disease - vit. B6(pyridoxine)

6.                 Cures anamia- vit. C

7.                 Boos memory- gulatime acids

8.                 Cancer- phenols like astragalin and gallic acid.

·        Mango says about yourself

I am king of fruits

I have a big hard seed

When raw, I am sour , when ripe I am sweet

I came in colour yellow , red , orange, and green

I am seen in pickles, Jellies, jams and juice

I am full of energy & rich in vitamin C

You will find me in summer because

I am called “the summer fruits”

Can you name please??

Yess I am mango…

BY DANISH ALI

MSc IST SEM

INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY