Mangoes (Mangifera indica)

By: Jordan Ross

Types of mango
4 majorly common types of mangoes:

Tommy Atkins

Haden

Keitt

Kent

Fibrous flesh (slightly pulpy)

Fibrous flesh

Non-fibrous (flesh similar to that of a cantaloupe)

Non-fibrous

Orang skin and a mild, sweet taste

Yellow-orange skin and is somewhat Green skin and taste spicy slightly lemony.

Rounder and have skin that's more orange.

Growing habits

Mangoes are usually on the market from January through September. And November and December is usually the time when mangoes are not in market as much and are not as flavorful. Six counties supply 99 percent of the mangoes consumed in the U.S. These include Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Guatemala and Haiti Markov Farms of Valley Center in North San Diego County, California plants mangoes

http://articles.latimes. com/2011/dec/09/foo d/la-fo-marketwatch20111209

SAMGA

SAMGA is a producer association, set up to look after the interests of mango growers in South Africa. It represents about 80% of all mango growers in South Africa. SAMGA is run by a management committee with SAMGA's affairs being managed by the South Africa Subtropical Growers Association

http://www.mango.co.za/home

FDAs involvement

In the summer of 2012 salmonella outbreaks was linked to mangoes. Particularly from Agricola Daniella U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared the fruit to be high risk, promising increased inspections at U.S. ports of entry. Mexicos National Service of Health, Food Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) insisted there was not enough evidence to conclude that mangoes were the source of the Salmonella. The Pennsylvania State University in food science in 2006, will be doing risk assessments both in mango facilities in growing countries and receiving warehouses in the U.S. http://www.hillcrest.com/
blog/fda-issues-mangosalmonella-warning

http://www.foodsafetynews.co m/2012/10/after-salmonellaoutbreaks-growers-are-toldmangoes-are-high-riskfruit/#.UMp1koM72Ag

Nutrition Value

Mangoes are low in: - Saturated fat - Cholesterol - Sodium

Mangoes are good source of: - B6 - CHO Great source of: - Folate and Vitamin C

Pretty good substantial amount of fiber and vitamin A

Mangoes are also good comfort food because of stomach soothing enzymes helping aid digestion, similar to the enzyme papain found in papayas. Research has shown that dietary fiber has a protective effect against degenerative diseases Mango has 2.2 g of insoluble fiber and 1.5 grams of soluble fiber.

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruitjuices/1952/2

Nutrition Value
Fat:

- 1g

Vitamin A: - 1584 IU Vitamin C: - 57.3 mg

Fiber: - 3.7 g
Sugar: - 30.6 g

Mango Nutrients:

Nutrition Value

Benefits of Nutrition found in Mangoes

Increases GI transit time, Adds bulk to stool, Aids in digestion & elimination, Reduces constipation, removing metabolic toxins.

Insoluble fiber (mango has 2.2g) :

Dissolves in water, promotes fullness, slows blood Soluble fiber are full of fiber, beta carotene andbinds cholesterol for glucose absorption, mangos (mango has 1.5g) : elimination vitamin C, which has been shown (lowers LDL). to decrease the incidence of colon cancer Vitamin A found in mangos has gene regulation, eyesight, immunity, and Helps the ability to lower s fiber (mangoerum cholesterol, which is cardio-protective has 1584 IU) : growth.
Important cofactor role with formation and maintenance of COLLAGEN (base of all connective tissue), Antioxidant role, and supports the immune system. Part of coenzyme needed in amino acids and fatty acid metabolism, and helps make hemoglobin

Vitamin C (mango has 57.3 mg) :

B6 (Mango has 0.3mg) :

Health Benefits

A New Mexican study found that people who ate a cup of mango ever day for 30 days lowered their levels of harmful fats, triglycerides, by nearly 38% But its too soon to tell if mangoes will assist individuals who already possess high triglyceride levels the same research discovered mangoes are very high in natural antioxidants of a type which is easily made use of by your body

http://139.78.48.197/ utils/getfile/collecti on/theses/id/2768/fi lename/2769.pdf

http://netpro-mx.com/eating-mangoes-can-help-lower-triglyceridesand-improve-heart-health.html

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Health Benefits

The fruit's polyphenols help reduce oxidation *Dietary Polyphenols mediate regulation of oxidative stress and chromatin remodeling and inflammation (from book) Researchers believe that polyphenols within mangoes can protect your heart from illness by lowering inflammation and helping the operation of the endothelium, a thin layer of cells that coats the inside of arteries and veins and makes it easier for the body to filter blood regulate blood pressure levels and manage the movement of white blood cells to combat disease The polyphenol responsible investigators and researchers believe is called Mangiferin, known only in mangoes, it could be what makes mango so great for your cardiovascular system.

*Many diseases, particularly chronic diseases of later life, such as heart disease, diabetes, and a severe type of arthritis, involve chronic inflammation

Mangiferin

In a study by Human and Experimental Toxicology, their study revealed that magnerferin has antigenotoxic effect against cadmium chloride (CdCl2)- induced toxicity in mice. Which the experimenters/researchers believed may be due to scavening of free radicals and increased anioxidant status. The study also revealed that Mangiferin increased the survivability of the animals treated with CdCl2 and showed protective effects against CdCl2induced animal mortality and genotoxicity, indicating its role in counteracting heavy metal toxicity Mangiferin has been shown to have the effect of improving dyslipidemia, high blood cholesterol levels, in another study.
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Mango remedies

Burnt ashes of Mango leaves applied on the burnt parts give quick relief Paste of Mango roots applied on palms & soles cures fever Taking Mango regularly makes the complexion fair and the skin soft and shining Dried and powdered Mango leaves, 10g a day in water (kept overnight in a tumbler) helps throwing stones out Amchur (dried mango pieces) can be useful to cure Scurvy Grind the wood of a mango tree; for one part of that grinded wood, add four parts of water. Boil it for 10 to 15 minutes. This is called mango decoction. Take this daily twice to get redemption from menstrual cramps and heavy menstruation.
Are remedies and are not from a reliable source, may be untrue.

http://worldofherbals.blogspot.com/2011/0 4/some-easiest-ways-to-use-mangofor.html

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/mangoes.shtml

Mango salsa

1mango, peeled and diced 1/2 cup peeled, diced cucumber 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno 1/3 cup diced red onion 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves Salt and pepper Directions Combine the mango, cucumber, jalapeno, red onion, lime juice andcilantro leaves and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. *directly copied from website*

http://www.foodnetwork. com/recipes/elliekrieger/mango-salsarecipe/index.html