Woodlands Farm

Mango

Storage

Store in a cool airy place, when ripe store in the fridge.

Freeze as a fruit puree.

Nutrition

A good source of vitamins A, C and B6, rich in minerals and trace elements. High in potassium which helps to stabilise blood pressure, and amongst other things beta carotene, converted by the body into vitamin A which is good for the skin.

Preparation and cooking

An easy way to cut a mango, cut the majority of the meat away from the stone in two pieces by cutting along the flat side of the stone. Score the cut side of the fruit with a knife in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through to the skin. Push the fruit from the skin side inwards, almost turning the fruit inside out. Cut off the chunks with a sharp knife. Mango is eaten raw as a fruit or added to sweet and savoury salads. It can be baked in deserts or used as a fruit puree. Try making a mango and banana crumble with orange juice for extra flavour. Mango combines well with bacon and chicken and prawns in salads. It is used extensively in Asian and Indian cuisine. Use to make a smoothie or lassi, a mango and yoghurt drink.

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