The mango

is a tropical fruit of great history, present for six thousand years in the ancient tribes of the tropics and chosen as the national fruit in India. Originally from northwestern India and northern Myanmar by the side of the Himalayan foothills, is grown in Southeast Asia, South Africa, Egypt, Israel and Indonesia, Latin is present in Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and Central American countries. In Spain takes place in Malaga, Granada and the Canary Islands. Characteristics: It belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae or cashew, which features more than 50 different species, of which only a few are used as edible fruit. Its fruit is fleshy, its weight varies from 150 g to 2 kg with something oblong oval, obtuse at both ends, your skin is smooth and thick color varies from green, yellow with shades of pink, red or violet which receives light direct sunlight. Its flesh is deep yellow orange grazing, juicy and refreshing, especially when fully ripe. His bone is fibrous and often penetrates the pulp. Its varieties are: Mulgoba , Amino , Pairi , Cambodian , Sansersha among others. Consumer: Present in haute cuisine, despite being a fruit it is used mainly for making savory dishes. Its taste is very particular persistent on the palate, exotic and sweet with strong aroma when ripe. It is used to make soups, curries, chutney (use the unripe green mango) and personally I love it when this green salad flavored with lemon or lime to enhance the flavor, along with bitter herbs such as Rocket or watercress. Its major use is as fresh fruit, but also uses it to make juices, fruit salads or fruit salads, jams and marmalades. The best time for consumption is in the European winter.

Learn to buy: Discard those with black areas have been past, perfect skin and the pulp can be seductive in poor condition. The best should be flexible when you press with your finger, aromatic and they are presented with slightly wrinkled skin and some spots may be the best. When green can withstand up to 27 days in very good condition if kept in the fridge, leave to ripen at room temperature and preferably consume over the next 5 days. Trick to know if this mature: Immerse in water, if it sinks it is ripe, if it floats will be green. Mango Properties : Very rich in minerals, vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Its main component is water, provides a lot of carbohydrates to increase their caloric value, rich in magnesium and phosphorus minerals are present, calcium and potassium, also provides Vitamins A and C to carry out its antioxidant function. It has diuretic qualities and aids in intestinal transit for their contribution of fibers.

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Ministry of Popular Power for Education Prof. Bolivarian Liceo "Jesus Lopez Castro" San Jose de Guanipa-Edo Anzoategui

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