20 Mango Fun Facts

20 Mango Fun Facts

1. Mangos are distantly related to a few plants that you'd probably never guess: the cashew and pistachio.

2. Most of the mangos sold in the United States are imported from Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Guatemala and Haiti. Mexico is the largest with over 60% of the imports.

3. More fresh mangos are eaten every day than any other fruit in the world.

4. India grows more mangos than all other fruits combined and is the largest producer in the world.

5. A mango tree can get as tall as 100ft.

6. According to Indian folklore, Buddha was given a mango orchard by a faithful follower so that he could rest in its cool shade. Many believe that Buddha meditated under a mango tree!

7. Even inedible parts of the mango have interesting uses. The bark, leaves, skin and pit have been used as folk remedies for centuries.

8. Mangos are bursting with protective nutrients. The vitamin content depends upon the variety and maturity of the fruit. When the mango is immature the amount of vitamin C is higher, as it ripens the amount of beta carotene (vitamin A) increases.

9. The English singular form mango comes from the Latin Mangifera indica meaning mango-bearing plant from India.

10.  Mangos can be used in all types of meals and all courses.  From breakfast to dinner and appetizers to 
desserts mangos fit a broad range of flavors.  Mango salsa and chutney are very popular uses that can accompany salads, proteins (like chicken, fish, etc.) or just be served as a snack.

11.  Mangos are the most popular fruit in the world.

12. Mangos were first grown in India over 5000 years ago.

13. The paisley pattern, developed in India, is based on the shape of a mango.

14. The bark, leaves, skin and pit of the mango have been used in folk remedies for centuries.

15.  Mango seeds traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D.

16. Mangoes are related to pistachios and cashews. 

17.  Mangoes are eaten across the world more than any other fruit.

18. Green mangoes contain more vitamin C than ripe mangos.  As they ripen they contain more vitamin A and less vitamin C.

19. Mangos continue to ripen after they have been pickled. 

20. Mangos are called the “king of fruit” because their flavor is a mix of oranges, peaches, and pineapples.