MANGOES KING OF FRUITS

Ø Mangoes are one of the most delicious and nutrient dense fruit and are known as king of fruits worldwide.

Ø A single mango contains approx. 3gm of dietary fibers, which lowers cholesterol and promote digestion.

Ø Mangos are high in vitamin, and a single mango contains 96%of the recommended daily intake of Vit C.

Ø Vitamin C is well known as an immune system booster, offers protection from heart and eye disease and boosts skin health.

Ø Vitamin E and B carotene in mangoes act as powerful antioxidants that helps the body fight the effect of free radicals.

Ø Mangoes are rich in vitamin B6, iron, potassium and magnesium.

 

Ø Choose mangoes with intact skin and without any bruise or cuts. Unripe mangoes can be kept at room temperature for a few days, to ripen place them in a paper bag and once they are get ripened, they should be stored in the refrigerator. Mangoes have best flavor when served at room temperature.

Ø There are over 100 different varieties of mangoes in India. They are available in various ranges of color, sizes and shape. They are being cultivated in India since the time immemorial. People eat ripened mangoes but prepare pickles and sauces when they are green.

                                                         RAHUL MAURYA B.Sc. 3^rd Year