10 Facts About Mango

Mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica.

Mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines, while the mango tree is the national tree of Bangladesh.

Mango trees grow readily from seeds, with germination success highest when seeds are obtained from mature fruits.

Mango is cultivated in most frost-free tropical and warmer subtropical climates.

Mango is used in Andhra Pradesh to make dahl preparations.

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Mango is used to make juices, smoothies, ice cream, fruit bars, raspados, aguas frescas, pies, and sweet chili sauce, or mixed with chamoy, a sweet and spicy chili paste.

Mango leaves have significant polyphenol content, including xanthonoids, mangiferin and gallic acid.

Mango has a traditional context in the culture of South Asia.

Mango blossoms are used in the worship of the goddess Saraswati.

Mango leaves are used to decorate archways and doors in Indian houses and during weddings and celebrations such as Ganesh Chaturthi.