By Elizabeth Ibarra

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The Mango

• By Elizabeth Ibarra

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History of the Mango!

• Mangoes are native to southeastern Asia (India),
  where they have been grown for over 4000 years.
• Mangoes were first grown in the Himalayas of
  India and Burma.
• Mangoes were first brought to three places in
  North America Hawaii, Florida, and Mexico.

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...In the U.S.A.

• The first places in the U.S. that mangoes were
  grown in are Hawaii and Florida.

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In Asia

• Asia still grows ¾ of the worlds mangoes.
• In Asia, mangoes are used for pickles, chutney,
  and relishes.

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Theyre Healthy!!!

• Mangoes have enzymes similar to papain in papaya,
  which helps with digestion.
• Because mangoes are fruits, they contain no
  cholesterol or saturated fat and contain only
  about 0.6 grams of total fat. Their sodium
  content ranks low at 4 mg.

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Mango Muffins

• Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt

Ingredients (continued) 3 eggs beaten lightly ¾
cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 cups
diced ripe mango 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
Directions In a large bowl, combine the first
five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the
eggs, oil and lime juice add to the dry
ingredients just until moistened. Stir in the
mango, banana, raisins, and nuts. Fill
paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350
degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick
comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes.
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Fun Facts!!

• Mangoes are the worlds most consumed fruit and
  are the number one selling fruit in the world.
• Some varieties of mangoes are Van dyke, Langra,
  and Irwin.
• A mango is ripe when it is close to bright
  yellow, yields to slight pressure, and has a
  fruity aroma at the stem.

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...More Fun Facts!

• On holy days, Hindus brush their teeth with
  mango twigs.
• Some Indian families in Asia argue heatedly about
  how they should make their favorite mango dishes!

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Bibliography

• http//www.vegparadise.com/highestperch37.html
• http//www.hungrymonster.com/FoodFacts/Food_Facts.
  cfm?Phrase_vchMangoesttl8
• http//www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/crop/crops/i_m
  ango.htm
• http//allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes.aspx?WithTerm
  mangoes