Mangos
About the ingredient mangos. Including 198 recipes with mangos, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What are mangos?
Mangos are a fruit that is generally sweet, although the taste and texture of the flesh varies across cultivars, some having a soft, pulpy texture similar to an over-ripe plum, while the flesh of others is firmer, like a cantaloupe or avocado, or may have a fibrous texture.
For consumption of unripe, pickled or cooked fruit, the mango skin may be consumed comfortably, but has potential to cause contact dermatitis (above) of the lips, gingiva or tongue in susceptible people. In ripe fruits which are commonly eaten fresh, the skin may be thicker and bitter tasting, so is typically not eaten.
Cuisine
Mango is used to make ** juices *, * smoothies *, * ice cream ***,* fruit bars, raspados, aguas frescas, pies and sweet chili sauce, or mixed with chamoy, a sweet and spicy chili paste. It is popular on a stick dipped in hot chili powder and salt or also as a main ingredient in fresh fruit combinations.
Pieces of mango can be mashed and used as a topping on ** ice cream** or blended with milk and ice as milkshakes. Sweet glutinous rice is flavored with coconut then served with sliced mango as a dessert. In other parts of Southeast Asia, mangoes are pickled with fish sauce andrice vinegar.
Green mangoes can be used in mango salad with fish sauce and dried shrimp. Mango may be used as a topping to shaved ice along with condensed milk.
Nutrients
Mango is rich in a variety of ** phytochemicals * * and *nutrients.* The fruit pulp is high in prebiotic dietary fiber, vitamin C, polyphenols and provitamin A carotenoids.
Mango contains essential ** vitamins * and * dietary minerals**. The antioxidant vitamins A, C and E compose 25%, 76% and 9% of the Dietary Reference Intake in a 165 grams serving.
Vitamin B6, vitamin K, other B vitamins and essential nutrients such as potassium, copper and 17 amino acids are at good levels. Mango peel and pulp contain other phytonutrients, such as thepigment antioxidants – carotenoids and polyphenols – and omega-3 and -6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, sliced (165g)Where found
Mangos are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Mangos are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do mangos weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, sliced | 165 grams |
| 1 fruit without refuse | 207 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 芒果 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | mangue | |
| en español: | mangos |
Recipes using mangos
There are 198 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Mango Sorbet Mixture
This mango sorbet is delicious. The recipe states it's ready in 15 minutes, however, it does take several hours to freeze.
Chilled Couscous Salad with Mango
Absolutely loved it! The other salad I made yesterday, instead of couscous I used quinoa that is much healthier; didn't have cooked chickpea on hand, so I boiled some frozen soy beans instead, and it actually tasted amazing.
Aam Chutney (Mango-Chile Chutney)
This spicy and sweet mango chuntney goes very well with the corn flatbread, you can also use pineapple too.
Twinkie Sushi
Use different colored fruit roll-ups and get creative with other additions to the top of these delightful little treats.
Indian Mango Dal
It's easy to make, and it tastes delicious. There are lots of great flavors in this mango dal. Serve it with Indian naan bread bread or rice, a tasty and nutritious week-night meal. You can make it ahead, and simply reheat it.
Mango Mint Salsa
Fruity, sweet, tangy and minty. This salsa make a perfect accompaniment with grilled or pan seared pork chops for a speedy weeknight dinner.
Indian Spiced Eggplant Lentil Salad with Fresh Mango
The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!
Pineapple, Mango & Cucumber Salsa
Quick, easy and super refreshing. The combination in this recipe is excellent, both flavor and texture are absolutely thumb up. Great with many of the main dishes, such as BBQ, grilled fish or any recipe that calls for salsa.
Mango, Jalapeno & Basil Quinoa Salad
This sweet, sour and spicy quinoa salad is loaded with flavor. Fresh mangos, spicy jalapeno, and basil give this quinoa salad amazingly delicious taste, and it is quick and easy to prepare as well.
Dark Chocolate Chunks & Dried Mango Cookies
Dark chocolate chunks and dried mango pieces make these let these cookies die for. Chocolaty, fruity, buttery and crispy, all these good things you can find in every bite.
Arugula Salad Orange Couscous & Citrus Vinaigrette
This salad's presentation is quite lovely. The citrus vinaigrette is top notch and we use the leftovers for other vegetables. The combination of orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit really kick it up a notch. If you really want to impress your guests and blow them away with sophistication this is sure to wow them. Or just make the dressing and use it for other dishes and turn any ordinary vegetable into something special.
