The most popular in
many parts of the world, mangoes are in the same family of plants as pistachios
and cashews, which are also tropical, fruit-bearing trees that can grow up to
100 feet in height. Oval in shape and around five inches long, mangoes are
heavy because of the single, large seed or stone in the middle, which makes
them a drupe. Mangoes have a yellow-golden tone when ripe, sometimes with
patches of green. The fruit surrounding the seed is succulently sweet, fresh,
and juicy with just the right touch of tartness. Their natural tenderizing
properties make mangoes a great ingredient for marinades for any type of meat.
Mythbusters
Myth: The whole fruit,
including the skin of the mango, is edible.
Truth: The skin of the mango isn’t considered
edible. In fact, mango leaves are considered toxic and can possibly kill cattle
or other grazing livestock. Dermatitis can also result from contact with the
resinous latex sap that drips from the stem end when mangos are harvested.
Mango Fun Facts
The paisley pattern, made
popular in India, was an inspiration from the shape of a mango.
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