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Organic Mango

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Seasonality:

All Origins
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Low
November: Medium
December: High

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Low
November: Medium
December: High

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Low
November: Medium
December: High

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Low
November: Medium
December: High

The mango is known as the 'king of fruit' throughout the world. Once a native of India and cultivated in Asia for over four thousand years, the mango is grown in many countries including areas of Mexico, California and Florida. There are now over 1,000 different varieties including Kent, Haden, Keitt, Ataulfo--with the Tommy Atkins being the most widely purchased by American consumers. The Tommy Atkins was developed in Florida in the early 1920's. The fruit is a regular oval, has yellowish-orange with deep red to purple blush on its skin, and is juicy but firm with medium fiber. An important fruit for many tropical countries, the Mango contains enzymes useful for tenderizing meats and also acts as a digestive aid. The fruit may be added to salads or used in vegetable or poultry dishes. Interestingly, the vitamin content depends upon the variety and maturity of each fruit. Generally, when the mango is green the amount of vitamin C is higher--as the mango ripens, the amount of beta carotene (vitamin A) increases.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Melissa’s Mangoes are hand selected for excellent quality. Choose fruit with a firm, unblemished skin and a fresh scent. To soften, leave at room temperature for a few days, until it yields to gentle pressure. Refrigerate once ripe for up to a week or more.

Wash, then peel and cut fruit away from the huge, flat seed in the center.

This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 mango (104g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 70
- Calories from Fat: 5

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 1g 4%
- Protein 0g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 0mg 0%
- Sugars 15g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
- Total Fat 0.5g 1%