Mango - Sweet Summer Fest

Mangifera indica L. (mango) is commonly known as “the king of fruits” because it is the most popular fruit in tropical regions. It is the national fruit of India and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. There are many different kinds of mango which vary in color, shape, flavor, and seed size. Although mango skin can be green, red, yellow, or orange, in color, inner flesh is mostly golden yellow. From pickle to aam ras, we all wait for summer to make delicious recipes using this fruit. This fruit is not only delicious but also boasts an impressive nutritional profile.

• Mango fruit is rich in pre-biotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds.
• This fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like β-carotene, α-carotene, and β-cryptoxanthin. These compounds have been known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision.
• Vitamin-A also required for maintaining a healthy mucosa and skin.
• Fresh mango is a good source of potassium (205 mg per 100 grams).
• Mango is also a particularly rich source of polyphenols, a diverse group of organic micro nutrients found in plants which exert specific health benefits.
• The large variety of antioxidants, pigments, and vitamins that are present in the mango plant are responsible for the antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities.

Nutritional Value of one medium sized mango (250-300 grams):

Energy: 185 Kcal

Protein: 1.5 grams

Carbohydrate: 42.2 grams

Fat: 1 gram

Total Dietary Fiber: 5 grams

 

Reference: (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249901/)

For delicious mango recipe, click here: Sweet Sunrise Mango Falooda