A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica.
It is believed to have originated in the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India
Mangoes are generally sweet, although the taste and texture of the flesh varies across cultivars; some, such as Alphonso, have a soft, pulpy, juicy texture similar to an overripe plum, while others, such as Tommy Atkins, are firmer, like a cantaloupe or avocado, with a fibrous texture.
The skin of unripe, pickled, or cooked mango can be eaten, but it has the potential to cause contact dermatitis of the lips, gingiva, or tongue in susceptible people
Facts
Mango trees grow to 30–40 m tall.
Mango trees can still fruit after 300 years.
Over 500 varieties of mangoes are known
Mangos were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago.
The mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
Mango is the national tree of Bangladesh.
The fruit is available all year.
Mango provides 100% of your daily vitamin C.
Mangoes contain as much vitamin C as an orange.
Mango is rich in potassium, fiber and Vitamin B-6.
More mangoes are eaten around the world every day than any other fruit.
The fruit is not judged on ripeness by color, but by squeezing it.
Depending on variety, fruits are variously yellow, orange, red, or green.
Mangoes range from 5–25 centimetres in length.
Mangoes range from 140 grams to 2 kilograms in weight.
Almost half of the world’s mangoes are cultivated in India.
Sour, unripe mangoes are used in chutneys.
The energy value per 100 g serving of the common mango is 60 kcal.
It takes about 4 to 6 years for a tree to bear fruit.
The Mango is a member of the cashew family.
Trees are harvested once a year.
Mango cultivars arrived in Florida in the 1830’s
Mango cultivars arrived in California in the 1880’s.
Only 10 percent of all mangoes are grown in the United States.
India consumes most of its own production.
Pollination of mango flowers is done by flies and fruit bats.
The flowers of a mango tree are small and white with five petals
