Description of Mango Fruit

Identification

• As a whole, mango fruits appear in egg shaped, averaging a little larger than a human hand. When unripe, the mango is dull green. When ripe, the mango displays a mix of red, yellow and green. There is a small stub stem on the mango’s top. The inside has yellow flesh with a large, dark pit in the center.

Nutrition

• One cup of an average mango contains .45 grams of fat with no grams of trans fat. It contains 28 grams of carbohydrates coming from mostly natural fruit sugars. A mango contains about 12 percent of your daily recommended fiber intake. Mangoes also contain a large amount of vitamins A and C.

Mango Trees

• Mango fruits grow from large trees, mostly located in India. The fruit hangs off large branches where one or more fruit is connected. Leaves grow off the stem of the fruit even after it flowers and are removed before distribution. A mango tree grows year-round and is evergreen.

Mango Fruit Uses

• Along with eating raw, mango fruit has many other uses and looks. When blended, the fruit turns into a yellow-orange pulp used in beverages. Mango fruit can appear in chunks, canned or part of a fruit mix. Mango is also used in yogurt, pies and salads.