Mango is a juicy tropical fruit, which, however, has ceased to be exotic for many Russians. Today in every major supermarket you can buy fragrant bright yellow fruits almost all year round. In our article we will tell you how to eat mangoes - with or without peel, describe several ways to serve and serve it, and also give other useful and interesting information.
Why is mango useful?
First, let's see how this fruit is useful. So, ripe mango fruits contain B vitamins, as well as C, A and D, minerals - calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus and some others, a lot of organic acids. The use of mangoes in food helps to increase immunity, helps fight colds. At the same time, the calorie content of the fruit is relatively small - 67 kcal per 100 grams. It contains a very small amount of protein and fat, but there are quite a lot of carbohydrates - about 12 g per 100 g of product. Therefore, it is better not to eat mangoes for those who adhere to any low-carb diet. In this case, pay attention to the fact that the fruit contains a large amount of fiber. It is noted that mangoes in large quantities can cause indigestion.
How to choose a ripe mango?
The fact is that in the world there are about 1000 varieties of this juicy fruit. So, you can see both large fruits weighing 500-700 grams, and very small mini-mangoes. Their peel can be yellow, and orange, and red, and even green. That is, it is very difficult to determine by color whether the fruit has ripened or not.
What to do? Orient by smell. There is a general rule: the more fragrant the fruit, the ripe it is. Therefore, in the store or on the market, smell the mango - if you smell a characteristic sweet smell, be sure that the fruit is ripe. Also ripe fruits are soft, but quite elastic. Please note that the mango should not have dents, characteristic dark spots - both small and large, as well as black dots on its peel. If present, this is a clear sign that the fruit is spoiled.
How to eat mangoes?
To start the meal, the fruit needs to be peeled. First, wash the fruits thoroughly - remember that they have come a long and long way to your table, so a lot of dirt and bacteria have accumulated on their peel. After the fruit, wipe off with a towel. It is very convenient to peel a medium-sized oblong mango (these are the ones most often sold in Russia) by placing it vertically on a plate. Exactly so, because the fruit itself is very juicy, and if you start cleaning it without a stand, there is a great risk of staining the surface of the table with sticky juice. Next, cut the peel with a knife on all sides, holding the fruit by the top - done. Now mango slices can be cut into cubes (see photo above) or slices, and serve. But still, how do you eat
mangoes? Actually, the fruit is good in itself - without any additives. Ripe and sweet, it will be a great dessert for adults and children. Ideally, the slices are served on a dessert plate and eaten with a fork. If the mango is sliced, then it must also be served with a knife. True, not many houses abide by these subtleties of etiquette; nevertheless, we are more used to eating fruits with the help of cutlery in a restaurant or at a party. Also be careful because mango has a very sweet and sticky yellow juice. If you eat it inaccurately, there is a risk of staining your clothes, hands and face. Another way to consume mangoes: the fruit as it is - peeled, but without any additives - can be chopped in a blender and make a natural puree for ice cream or biscuit. But in Asia, mangoes are not only eaten for sweet - below are selected examples of what else you can serve this fruit.
What does mango eat with?
In Asia and Latin America, where the fruit is very common, a variety of sauces are made from it, for example, mango is one of the variants of the famous "salsa". Also, the pulp of the ripened fruit can be an original
side dish to chicken or fish, to rice porridge. Pieces of pulp are added to salads, and not only to fruit ones, the fruit also goes well with seafood, especially shrimp. It is added to alcoholic cocktails, mixed freshly made mashed potatoes with natural drinking yogurt, eaten with cream cheese. Of course, mango can be the basis for a delicious and very fragrant jam, be the filling for a pie or pies - the cook’s imagination is limitless.
We answer the question: "How is a mango - with or without peel?"
The peel of this fruit, although attractive in appearance and especially beautiful on large yellow-red fruits, is quite dense and, of course, unappetizing. Those who have tried say that it has a bitter taste. Therefore, the answer to the question of
whether the peel of a mango is eaten can be a definite no. Before eating, the fruit must be cleaned. Moreover, if you like the whole to your taste, then keep in mind that its peel is very fibrous, it is difficult to digest and “clogs” the intestines. In large quantities, this can be very harmful to the health of your digestive tract. The fruit is not difficult to peel, it can be done even with the help of a potato peeler, so do not be lazy - enjoy only the pulp of the fruit. Actually, here you have learned about how to eat mangoes - with or without peel.
Who can’t eat mangoes?
Please note that some of these fruits are contraindicated. It would seem that these are ordinary fruits - eat on health! But no - they can cause a number of undesirable effects. So, it is not recommended to consume more than two medium fruits at a time, violation of this rule is fraught with colic in the abdomen, irritation of the throat and gastrointestinal tract. If you constantly consume large amounts of mangoes, this can lead to constipation, as well as a rash. With caution, it should be given to children prone to allergies. In our article we talked about how useful mangoes are, how to peel this fruit, answered the question of how to eat mangoes - with or without peel. We hope that after reading it you will love this fruit even more and include it in your diet, as well as diversify desserts, and maybe side dishes, pieces of fruit or fragrant mango puree.