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.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Mango Juice

Mango Juice
Mangoes aid poor circulation. Mango juice combined with the papaya juice helps to ease inflammation, digestive problems, fever and pain.

In parts of Asia mango juice is used to relieve dehydration. Mangoes are one of the top fruit sources of beta-carotene, in addition to having a high vitamin C content, the tender flesh, which is the part eaten, also contains insoluble fiber.

Key nutrient in mangoes include vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, fructose, glucose, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2, (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), pantothenic acid, folate acid, and small amounts of lipids and amino acids.

Important phytochemicals include beta carotene pectin, gallic acid, limonene, myristic acid tannin, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta cryptoxanthin.
Mango Juice

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