Handle

The mango is a tropical fruit native to Asia. There are a thousand varieties of mango in India, although not all are edible or anything like we get to European markets. We distinguish a few varieties, such as mango Sensation, the Manila, the Langra, Julie Irwin and some more. Spain produces mainly handles Islands, Granada and Malaga.


Features
This is a very fleshy fruit (more or less fibrous, depending on variety), semiácida, being the more mature is sweet. The color of the pulp, juicy and refreshing range from intense yellow to almost orange and his skin, smooth and thick, its color varies from yellow and green to shades of red, pink and violet.

Uses the handle
It is advisable to consume the raw mango as fresh fruit. While each Mango fruit Again, this is taking a leading role in haute cuisine to prepare savory dishes. With handle are made soups, sauces and curries although mangoes are also used to accompany salads and vegetables. Of course they are also consumed as juices, jams, jams, smoothies, ice cream, preserves, etc..

When buying mangoes, we must keep in mind that they are a very delicate fruit when handling. You have to choose those that are somewhat soft and are aromatic. Once home not to store them in the fridge, if we only eat when cool, store in the fridge out just before eating.

Nutritional properties
Mangoes are a fruit rich in vitamins, especially C and B5. Also contain fiber, antioxidants and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. They are fairly low in calories and are very beneficial to improve intestinal transit for its diuretic and laxative.