Mangoes are juicy stone fruit (drupe) belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees. source
Mangoes are juicy stone fruit (drupe) belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees.
Mango trees grow to 35–40 m (115–131 ft) tall, with a crown radius of 10 m (33 ft). source
Mango trees grow to 35–40 m (115–131 ft) tall, with a crown radius of 10 m (33 ft).
The Mango trees are long-lived, as some specimens still fruit after 300 years. source
The Mango trees are long-lived, as some specimens still fruit after 300 years.
Mangoes have been cultivated in South Asia for thousands of years and reached Southeast Asia between the fifth and fourth centuries BCE. source
Mangoes have been cultivated in South Asia for thousands of years and reached Southeast Asia between the fifth and fourth centuries BCE.
The mango is now cultivated in most frost-free tropical and warmer subtropical climates. source
The mango is now cultivated in most frost-free tropical and warmer subtropical climates.
Almost half of the world's mangoes are cultivated in India alone, with the second-largest source being China. source
Almost half of the world's mangoes are cultivated in India alone, with the second-largest source being China.
Mangoes are also grown in Andalusia, Spain (mainly in Málaga province), source
Mangoes are also grown in Andalusia, Spain (mainly in Málaga province),
Mangoes s coastal subtropical climate is one of the few places in mainland Europe that permits the growth of tropical plants and fruit trees. source
Mangoes s coastal subtropical climate is one of the few places in mainland Europe that permits the growth of tropical plants and fruit trees.
In mango orchards, several cultivars are often grown in order to improve pollination source
In mango orchards, several cultivars are often grown in order to improve pollination
A common monoembryonic cultivar is 'Alphonso', an important export product, considered as "the king of mangoes". source
A common monoembryonic cultivar is 'Alphonso', an important export product, considered as "the king of mangoes".
Ripe mangoes have an orange-yellow or reddish peel and are juicy for eating. source
Ripe mangoes have an orange-yellow or reddish peel and are juicy for eating.
Mangoes are generally sweet, although the taste and texture of the flesh varies across cultivars. source
Mangoes are generally sweet, although the taste and texture of the flesh varies across cultivars.
Some Mangoes have a soft, pulpy texture similar to an overripe plum. source
Some Mangoes have a soft, pulpy texture similar to an overripe plum.
Mangoes are widely used in cuisine. source
Mangoes are widely used in cuisine.
A summer drink called aam panna comes from mangoes. source
A summer drink called aam panna comes from mangoes.
Mango pulp made into jelly or cooked with red gram dhal and green chillies may be served with cooked rice. source
Mango pulp made into jelly or cooked with red gram dhal and green chillies may be served with cooked rice.
The energy value per 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of the common mango is 250 kJ (60 kcal). source
The energy value per 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of the common mango is 250 kJ (60 kcal).
The apple mango is slightly higher (330 kJ (79 kcal) per 100 g). source
The apple mango is slightly higher (330 kJ (79 kcal) per 100 g).
