Available as fresh fruit, dried fruit or fruit juice
The mango is a delicious tropical fruit that is much appreciated in the tropics and elsewhere. In fact, it is the second most widely eaten tropical fruit in the world, after the banana. It is characterized by its oval shape and yellow or orange flesh.
Mangoes are an important source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C. It can be eaten as a dessert fruit or in the form of smoothie, fruit juice, or in cocktails with other fruits.
From a nutritional point of view, it facilitates transit and has a low glycaemic intake. It is a source of copper and carotenoids. It is also rich in fiber and vitamins (C, A, B6, B2, B1), and has strong antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. 100g of fresh mango fruit provides 73.5 calories.