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A tropical fruit, oval in shape, which has a very juicy, sweet flavored, orange flesh. The skin of the mango is yellowish with an orange tinge when ripe. To check for ripeness, press the fruit lightly with a fingertip, fruit should yield slightly to the pressure. To ripen firm mangoes, place fruit in an open plastic or paper bag and let them set at room temperature. Ripening may take up to a week. Once ripened, store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Mangos are available fresh (ripe, green, as a nectar, puree, or pulp), dried (pieces, strips and chunks of green mango), or ground into a powder. Fresh green mangos are often used in Asian, Indian and Mexican food dishes that may include meat where the fruit becomes a tenderizer or lentils where it enhances the dish with a somewhat spicy or tart flavor. Dried green mango, which needs to be rehydrated in warm water for several hours before using, is commonly used as a seasoning in India recipes where it is known as Amchur or various other similar names such as Amchoor or Amchor.
To cut fresh mango, cut lengthwise along the side of the mango pit, cutting off its flesh from one side. Repeat the same process on the other side and then cut the ends of the pit. Cut the remaining flesh from the pit. Using a small sharp knife peel the skin from the flesh. If you are going to dice or cube the slices, cut the slices, diced or cubed, before removing the skin but do not cut through it. Then turn skin inside out and slice the pieces away from the skin.
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Common Mango - Tommy Atkins Species | 
Champagne Mango - Ataulfo Species | | 
Dried Mango or Amchur | 
Ground Mango - Amchur |
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 serving 8 oz |
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| Calories 49 |
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| Protein 0g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 11g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 10g |
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| Potassium 85mg |
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| Sodium 28mg |
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| Serving Size 1 serving 8 oz |
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| Calories 33 |
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| Protein 0g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 8g |
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| Sugars 8g |
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| Potassium 12mg |
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| Sodium 16mg |
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| Serving Size 1 serving 8 oz |
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| Calories 37 |
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| Protein 1g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 7g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 7g |
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| Potassium 24mg |
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| Sodium 29mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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Mango term - Related Content |
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| A kitchen utensil that is built to manually slice the mango fruit in half, removing the center pit as the mango is split. To prepare the mango using a Mango Splitter, place the ... |
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| A non-carbonated beverage flavored by the pulp from mangos. A mango is a tropical fruit that has a flavor which tastes like a blend of pineapple, apricot, and peach. The mango ... |
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| A moist citrus marinade for chicken breast. |
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| This salsa is a nice topping for grilled fish, especially salmon. |
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| This thick, rich-tasting sauce is actually very light and refreshing. It's a snap to make--the only difficult part might be finding pomegranate molasses (try a Middle Eastern grocery). Delicious on ice cream, fresh fruit, angelfood, or pound cake. This is a good use for very ripe mangoes and can be multiplied as desired. |
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| Mango and grilled pork compliment each other nicely, and this dish offers mango two ways: fresh juicy slices (grilled or not, as preferred) and a sweet and savory salsa-type sauce. |
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