Mango
The Mango, cannabis, grape, or grape is a peeled fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, which consists of many tropical fruit trees belonging to the plant family Anacardiaceae (Latin: Anacardiaceae).
Scientific name (in Latin: Mangifera indica).
The mango tree grows to 35–40 m (110–130 ft). Mango is an ancient fruit, as it was cultivated 4,000 years ago. In the soil, the main root extends to a depth of 6 m (20 ft) with many wide-spread nutritious roots. It was known to the Arabs as (al-Anbj) as Sukoun al-Nun. As stated in the Great Dictionary of the Arabic Language Academy, Al-Anba, grapes, and grapes also state that the genus name for this tree is Mango. In the intermediate dictionary, a second word is added to it, which is Al-Manja.
The mango leaves are evergreen and simple, 15–35 cm (5.9–14 in) long and 6–16 cm (2.4–6.3 in) wide. When an immature leaf is orange-pink, it quickly changes to a dark red, then dark green as it becomes ripe. The flowers grow in terminal panicles, 10–40 centimetres (3.9–16 in) long; Each small, white flower has five petals 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in) long, with a sweet, lily-of-the-valley scent. The mango fruit takes three months to ripen.
Two pictures of mango fruit On the left is a picture of the whole mango fruit and on the right is a picture of the divided fruit, which makes up 1/3 the size of the fruit.
The mango seed is either hairy or fibrous.
Ripe fruits vary in colour and size. They are usually yellow, orange, red, or green, and the nucleus is usually either fibrous or hairy on the surface and is not easily separated from the pulp. The kernel is 1-2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) thick, and inside the kernel is a thin line covering the seed, 4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in) long. The seed contains the embryo of the plant.
The fruit is a seed.
Origin:
Its tree grows in a tropical and subtropical climate. It is native to India and Indochina and is cultivated in Yemen, Egypt, the Gaza Strip and Sudan, and recently it has been successfully cultivated in Oman…
Nutritional value per 100 grams:
Dietary energy: 250 kJ (60 kJ)
carbohydrates 15 g
sugar 13.7
Dietary fiber 1.6 g
Protein
Total protein 0.82 g
Fats
Fat 0.38 g
vitamins
Vitamin A equivalent. 54 mcg (6%)
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 0.028 mg (2%)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.038 mg (3%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.669 mg (4%)
Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid 0.197 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 0.119 mg (9%)
Folic Acid Salt (Vitamin B9) 43 mcg (11%)
Choline 7.6 mg (2%)
Vitamin C 36.4 milligrams (61%)
Vitamin E 0.9 mg (6%)
Vitamin K 4.2 mcg (4%)
minerals and salts
Calcium 11 mg (1%)
Iron 0.16 mg (1%)
Magnesium 10 milligrams (3%)
Manganese 0.063 mg (3%)
Phosphorous 14 milligrams (2%)
Potassium 168 mg (4%)
Sodium 1 milligram (0%)
Zinc 0.09 milligrams (1%)
Mango Benefits:
1- Cancer prevention Antioxidants such as quercetin, sucrosetrin, and gallic acid present in Mango protect the body against colon and breast cancer, leukaemia and prostate cancer.
2- Mangoes contain a high level of vitamin C, pectin and fibre that help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. Fresh Mango is a rich source of potassium, an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure.
3- Mango skin cleanser helps you revitalize your pores and add freshness to the face. Mango is also suitable for all skin types. It also prevents clogged pores that cause acne. Cut a mango slice into thin pieces and put it on your face for 10 to 15 minutes, then take a bath or wash your face, and you will see the results immediately.
4- Keep the body alkaline According to school.com, which cares about health from nature, mango fruit is rich in tartaric acid, malic acid and citric acid. One of their effects is that they help maintain the alkaline reserve in the body.
5- Weight loss Mango contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients that help the body feel full. Also, since it is a fibrous fruit, it enhances the function of the digestive system by burning additional calories, which helps in weight loss.
6- Regulating diabetes, not only the fruit but even mango leaves can make you very healthy. For people with diabetes, boil 5-6 mango leaves in a pot, soak overnight, strain and drink a cup in the morning. This helps in regulating insulin levels.
7- Aphrodisiac Mango is an aphrodisiac fruit also called ‘love fruit’. Mango increases virility in men. Vitamin E, which is abundant in Mango, helps regulate sex hormones and stimulates sexual arousal.
8- Eye care Did you know that mangoes are rich in vitamin A. One cup of mango slices gives you 25% of the daily need for vitamin A. Mangoes help in eye care, so you have good eyesight, fights dry eyes, and prevents night blindness.
9- Aids in digestion Mangoes contain enzymes that help break down protein. The fibrous nature of Mango helps in digestion and elimination. It is also rich in vital dietary fibres, vitamins and minerals.
10- Treating heat stroke When the sun is too hot in the summer, just put a little mango in the juice; Add a little water and a tablespoon of sugar or white honey. This cold juice instantly makes you feel refreshed and prevents heat.