Mango is one of the popular fruits in the world due to its attractive color, delicious taste and excellent nutritional properties. Known for its sweet fragrance and flavor, the mango has delighted the senses for more than 4000 years. A celebrated fruit, mango, now produced in most of the tropical parts of the globe.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Mango Juice

Mango Juice
Mangoes aid poor circulation. Mango juice combined with papaya juice helps ease inflammation, digestive problems, fever and pains. In parts of Asia, mango juice is used to relive dehydration. Mangoes are one of the top fruit sources of beta carotene, in addition to having high vitamin C content. The tender flesh, which is the part eaten, also contains insoluble fiber.

Key nutrients in mangoes include vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, fructose, glucose, sucrose, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin B (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, folate and small amounts of lipids and amino acids. Important phyto chemicals include beta carotene, pectin, gallic acid, limonene, myristic acid, tannin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta cryptoxanthin.

Select mangoes that yield slightly when gently pressed, and have a flower fragrance. The skin should be a deep or grass green, and have a ‘blush’ of either red or orange yellow. Avoid mangoes with a profusion of large black spots, or loose or shriveled skin. Their form resembles a very large California avocado.

Mangoes should be juice when ripe. Ripe mangoes should be stored in the refrigerator, where they will keep for up to one week.
Mango Juice

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