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Mangoes
around
the World
Mangoes are eaten fresh all over the world than any other
fruit. Mangoes liven up the colour and taste of fresh salads,
but they can be used in cooking too. Mangoes are especially
good with smoked meats, chicken and shellfish. They puree
easily for sauces and desserts. And of course, what would a
traditional Indian curry be without mango chutney? There are a
couple of hints, tips and ideas in our recipe section.
The
Mango
History
Tour
where
did mangoes orginate from ?
Well,
mangoes have been grown in India for over 4 000 years, and
feature strongly in the religious ceremonies. It's believed
that Portuguese traders introduced the fruit to Africa, and
the first mango tree probably arrived in South Africa before
the 17th century.
The
name "mango" comes from the Tamil word man-kay, and
the Portuguese adopted it as manga when they settled in
western India.
More
Interesting Facts...
Did
you
know
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Fresh
mangoes are eaten world-wide than any other fruit.
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Mangoes
are sometimes called "the apple of the
tropics".
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Mangoes
have a sacred role in India. Buddha rested below a
mango tree,which acquired the power to grant wishes as
well as a symbol of love.
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Indian
villagers believe that when a son is born, mango trees
grow new leaves. So they use these leaves to decorate
their doorways and announce the happy event to the
world.
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Mango
leaves are also used at wedding ceremonies to ensure
that the newlyweds will bear children. And on holy
days, Hindus use mango twigs to brush their teeth.
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