Mango

About
One of the most commonly eaten fruit in the world (along with bananas). Mangoes first originated in Southeast Asia over 4000 years ago. Most commercially-grown mangoes come from Florida or Mexico. The flavor is a combination of peach and pineapple, but spicier and more fragrant (sometimes called the "tropical peach").

Varieties
Like apples, the size and color varies with the variety.

Hadens
Available February through June. Medium-sized, yellow in color with a red-orange blush. Mild in flavor and moderate fiber.

Tommy Atkins
Available April through July. Brightly colored red on the outside. Firm flesh with a small pit and some fiber. Good storage qualities.

Kent
Available June through August. A large fruit, primarily green-yellow colored on the outside, sometimes with a red blush. Fiberless and juicy with a sweet, rich flavor.

Manzano
A short, chubby banana also called apple or finger bananas. It is green when unripe, but black at its peak of flavor. It has a delicious strawberry-apple-banana flavor.

Keitts
Available July through September. Green with a yellow cheek. Juicy and low in fiber. Rich flavor and a small pit.

Availability
Mostly year-round.

Nutrition Information:
• Saturated fat and cholesterol free
• Very low in sodium
• Low fat
• High in vitamins A and C
For complete nutritional information, click here.

Additional Information
• Why Eat It - Selection - Storage - Preparation
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