Il mango It originates mainly in the areas of India, the Philippines and Bangladesh and is a typically tropical fruit: its evergreen trees, however, they now also grow in our latitudes, thanks to the Mediterranean climate that is increasingly turning, precisely, tropical. Its origin in our areas is mainly that of southern Italy and, in this regard, it is possible to buy organic mango of Sicilian quality directly online on Panierebio.com, an e-shop specialized in the sale of high-quality organic fruit and vegetables, grown on the Natura Iblea farm.
Characteristics and properties of mango
As is the case with other crops, that of organic type of mango It preserves all the main organoleptic characteristics unaltered, respecting both nature and the health of consumers. In fact, no herbicides or other potentially harmful chemical products are used and instead the proliferation of insects antagonistic to the plant's parasites is encouraged to preserve it.
The mango tree can produce a large quantity of fruit in just a few years, reaching heights of almost 100 m. 30 meters: within 6 months, the mango is ripe and ready to be picked. The weight can also vary greatly, depending on the conditions and go from about 500 grams up to the kilo. In Sicily, thanks to the sun and the humid and pleasant temperatures Not only in summer but even in autumn, mango trees are very popular for this very reason, and it's one of the reasons why almost all Italian varieties come from there. But there are also markets in Calabria and Puglia, thanks to their similar climates.
Full of vitamin C, An exceptional aid to the immune system, mango has very few calories and is characterised by a sweet and velvety taste which makes it one of the tastiest tropical fruits that exist. It also contains many fibers, to support the intestine, and is an excellent natural antioxidant. The carotenoids present in mango (which in fact has a pulp that tends towards an orange colour) are particularly indicated for eyesight, while the polyphenols fight free radicals.
It also contains fair amounts of carbohydrates, potassium and magnesium.
From desserts to salad: how food is used in cooking
Mango is a great fruit even eaten alone, you just need peel it and cut the pulp, sometimes with a slightly fibrous consistency, which is around a single central seed, large enough to make the operation very easy. It is often recommended to combine it with savory elements, such as soy sauce, or it is used as a base for a composed to add to meats: it is cooked together with chilli, vinegar, oil and sugar to create the well-known Indian chutney.
Alternatively, very refreshing summer drinks are prepared, including panha, also of South Eastern inspiration, which mixes sugar, saffron and cardamom with mango juice.
Alternatively, it also prepares an excellent puree with avocado (for example to whet the appetite of the little ones) while, if you want to give a exotic touch to a green salad, it can be added in small pieces instead of the classic oranges.
Of course, thanks to its sweet taste, Mango is perfect for desserts: Pairing it with a deep flavor like chocolate is one of the most typical, and it's often paired with other tropical fruits with strong acidic notes. Also excellent on panna cotta and used anywhere you like, mango can be used to enrich savory dishes, such as with fish.
A fish tartare will be enhanced beautifully by a mango sauce, but it is advisable to use fattier qualities such as salmon or amberjack.
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