🥭 Mango
Mangifera indica
What it is
A sweet tropical fruit with smooth skin, soft golden fruit, and one big flat seed inside.
How it looks
Oval and smooth-skinned, turning yellow, orange, or red as it ripens, juicy gold inside.
Taste
Very sweet and juicy with a soft, smooth texture and a rich tropical flavor.
Why it is healthy
Rich in vitamins A and C, which help your eyes, skin, and body stay healthy.
How to eat it
Peel it and eat the soft fruit fresh, cube it for salad, or blend it into a smoothie.
How it grows
Grows on tall tropical trees, hanging from long stems in warm, sunny countries.
In season
At its sweetest in the warm months of summer, when mango trees are full of fruit.
History
Mangoes have grown in India and Southeast Asia for thousands of years and are loved there.
Fun fact
The mango is the national fruit of India, where more mangoes grow than anywhere else.
Try this
A ripe mango feels a little soft when gently squeezed and smells sweet near the stem.