The mango was cultivated in India more than 4000 years ago and has become the national fruit there. In the meantime, the mango has spread throughout the tropics and subtropics and is even cultivated in southern Europe.

Where does the mango in the supermarket come from?

The mango is mainly grown in tropical and subtropical areas. The main growing areas are large parts of Asia, Central and South America, Africa, the Caribbean, Israel and Australia. But mangoes are now also being grown in Europe, for example in Spain, more precisely on the Canary Islands. About 75 percent of the world production of mangoes comes from Asia.

Some growing areas of the mango:

  • India
  • Philippines
  • Pakistan
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • USA
  • Africa
  • Spain

Are there different types of mangoes?

There are many different types of mangoes, both wild and cultivated. They differ not only in shape and color but also significantly in size and taste.

Each growing region usually has its own preferred type of mango. Indian mangoes are usually a nice yellow color, sometimes with a red tinge or reddish spots. Philippine mangoes, on the other hand, remain green even when ripe. Deep red firm mangoes probably come from Brazil, they are still unripe even if they don't look like it.

use of the mango

Mangoes are great to eat raw. They can therefore be processed well in an exotic fruit salad. However, only ripe mangoes taste really good. Ripe mangoes can be easily pressed in with a finger and smell very aromatic. They often have small dark spots on the shell.

Mangoes can also be processed very well into chutneys, jam or compote. In India, they are part of numerous different dishes and it is impossible to imagine the kitchen without them. Refine a sauce or a curry with it. The fine acidity harmonises perfectly with a slight sharpness.

tips and tricks

Only buy ripe mangoes, otherwise the delicate mango could rot before it ripens sufficiently.

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