Mango

It is one of the most popular tropical fruits. The mango tastes sweet and fresh. It can also be used in a variety of ways for chutneys, meat and fish dishes, and desserts. Find out everything you need to know about the sweet fruit here.

Interesting facts about the mango

First, it tastes wonderfully sweet, before relatively quickly adding a slightly tart note – which sets the mango apart from the peach, the taste of which is slightly reminiscent of its aroma. The fruit, which in Germany comes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Spain, Mexico, and Israel, among others, is now gaining similar recognition as its distant relative in taste. The tender, juicy flesh is responsible for this.

Shopping and cooking tips for the mango

Neither the leathery skin nor the large core of the mango are edible. The degree of ripeness decides when you can enjoy the pulp. Check it by gently pressing the surface – otherwise, there will be pressure points. If the fruit gives way and exudes an intense mango aroma, it’s ready. The question of preparation remains. Finally, you have to separate the pulp from the core and skin. So either remove the skin with a vegetable peeler and then cut off the flesh around the core, or first remove everything from the core before you cut the flesh into cubes and remove it from the skin. Our expert will tell you exactly how to do this. Once peeled, you can use the mango in a variety of ways. You can prepare mango chutneys, make jam from the fruit or mix a mango lassi. The fruit is also suitable for desserts or as a sweet highlight for meat and fish dishes. Be inspired by our mango recipes. How about our aromatic mango avocado salad, for example? Tip: Buy a fresh, ready-to-eat mango and eat it within three days. Fruit that is still hard can ripen at home. In any case, store the mango in a cool, dark place, but not in the refrigerator.