MANGOS

SCIENTIFIC NAME

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

• Round
• Oval
• Kidney-shaped
• About the size of a small melon
• Or large avocado

History...
Originated in Southeast Asia and India.
Documented in Hindu writing dating back to 4000 B.C.
They are related to cashews and pistachio nuts

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Mangos have been grown in the US for a little more than a century.

Grown:
In tropical climates.
In the US mangos are only grown in Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

EATEN...

• Mango Icepops
• Smoothies
• Mango Kabobs
• Puree
• Mango pie

...CONTINUED

• Mango Tart
• Muffins

NUTRIENTS (1C. DICED MANGOES)...

• 100 Calories
• 1gram Protien
• 5 grams Fat
• 25 grams Carbohydrates
• 100% vitamin C

...CONTINUED

• 35% Vitamin A
• 20% Folate
• 10% Vitamin B-6
• 8% Vitamin K
• Potassium

Facts...
Mangos are the most popular fruit in the world.
A basket of mangoes is considered a gesture of friendship in India.

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Buddha meditated under a mango tree.
Mango trees can grow up to 100ft. tall.