A mango is a stone fruit produced from numerous species of tropical trees belonging to the flowering plant genus Mangifera, cultivated mostly for their edible fruit.
The mango is a member of the drupe family. This is a type of plant food with a fleshy outer section that surrounds a shell, or pit. This pit contains a seed. There are many different kinds of mango. They vary in color, shape, flavor, and seed size. Although mango skin can be green, red, yellow, or orange, its inner flesh is mostly golden yellow. Mangoes are sweet, creamy fruits that have a range of possible health benefits.
Nutritional benefits
• Supports general wellness
• Gives skin a healthy glow
• Encourages prenatal development
• Helps with digestion
• Keeps eyesight sharp
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Common Recipes
Guacamole & mango salad with black beans
Ingredients
• 1 lime , zested and juiced
• 1 small mango , stoned, peeled and chopped
• 1 small avocado , stoned, peeled and chopped
• 100g cherry tomatoes , halved
• 1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
• 1 red onion , chopped
• ½ small pack coriander , chopped
• 400g can black beans , drained and rinsed
Method
Put the lime zest and juice, mango, avocado, tomatoes, chilli and onion in a bowl, stir through the coriander and beans.
