Mango
Transcript: https://apps.gfs.com/doc/desktop/index.html#/product_details?productId=550809&lessCase=false&quantity=0&fromPage=%2Fsearch Receiving Health benefits Purchasing The bigger the fruit, the longer ripening time it needs. Common uses References Types of mangoes Smoothies, salads, salsa, desserts, and jellies are major uses of the mango. The origin of the mango The mango exists in two forms. One is from India, and the other is from the Philippines and Asia. The mango from India has more orange and red colors in it, and the mango from the Philippines has a more yellow and orange color. Once mangoes are picked, the damaged or rotten ones are sorted out. They are then graded on color, size, weight, degree of sweetness and firmness. Mango Color isn't the best indicator of ripeness. Softness is the true way to judge ripeness, but the stem should also have a fruity aroma. Vendor Web site Mango salsa (my favorite) Ingredients: 1/4 large onion 2-3 Serrano chilies Juice of 1-2 limes 1 tsp sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 avocado chunked 1-2 cups chopped mango 5 Roma tomatoes diced 1 tsp corn oil 1/8 tsp salt 1-2 cloves crushed garlic (optional) Finely chop all ingredients (but mango), next squeezing lime juice over top. Add diced mango last to prevent mushing. Recipe: Sorting and Grading 1 case of 11 mangos - $17.36 $1.58 each Yield of 68% once peeled http://www.mango.org/retail/how-choose-mango http://www.mango.org/retail/quality-assessment Preliminary in vitro studies has shown the potential for mangoes to impact on colon, breast, leukemia, and prostate cancer cells, as well as a positive impact on bone density. Other studies are underway as mangoes have shown to impact glucose levels, weight loss, body composition and inflammation. Storing Gordon Food Service Mangot, Manga, or Mangou. They were found most in Burma and Eastern India, then spreading to Malaya, Eastern Asia, and Eastern Africa. Mangoes introduced to California in 1880. Nutritional Value http://www.slideshare.net/manishamishra777/cleaning-sorting-and-grading-of-mango-1 What to expect: Mangoes are harvested when mature, but not ripe. It's very typical to find mangoes of different ripening maturity in the same box. Ideally, you would want the same size mangoes so they ripen together more easily. Unripe mangoes should be stored at room temperature. Faster ripening can be done if stored in a brown paper bag. Mangoes should not be stored in the refrigerator until they are ripe and ready for use, which slows down the ripening process. They may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days once ripe, and in the freezer for up to 6 months once peeled and sliced. https://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/mango.html