MANGO

6 - 8 pieces Mango aka "Tommy Atkins Mango", "Ataulfo Mango", "Mang-Guo", "Ping-Guo-Mang", "芒果", "苹果芒" Mango is a tropical fruit with an oval shape and green or yellow skin with a red blush. The flesh is golden in color surrounding a flat, hard pit. Unripe mango is crunchy and tart and is often used in salads. Ripe mango is sweet and creamy with a texture similar to peach. Mango is available year-round.  Handling Tip Selection The unripe mango is firm with green skin and no signs of shriveling, soft spots, or discoloration. Ripe mango gives slightly when lightly squeezed and has a fruity aroma near the stem end. No signs of overly soft spots and shriveling. Storage Green mango should be stored at 50°F - 55°F (10°C - 13°C) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety percent and no mist. A ripe mango should be stored at 45°F - 46°F (7°C - 8°C) instead. The typical shelf life is fourteen to twenty-eight days depending on the variety. Mango is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Mango should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to avoid poor flavor development and premature softening. Mango produces a moderate amount of ethylene. Mango is sensitive to chilling injury at storage under 50°F (10°C). Symptoms include skin discoloration, pitting, uneven ripening, and poor flavor development. As the fruit ripens, its tolerance to chilling injury increases.  Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 mango without refuse (336g) Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value* Calories   201 Calories from Fat   10 Total Fat   1.3g   ........................................................................................   2% Saturated Fat   0.3g   ......................................................................   1% Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0% Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0% Sodium   3mg   .........................................................................................   0% Total Carbohydrate   50g   .................................................................   16% Dietary Fiber   5g   ........................................................................   20% Sugar   46g Protein   2.8g Vitamin A   ................................................................................................   20% Vitamin C   .............................................................................................   203% Calcium   .....................................................................................................   3% Iron   .............................................................................................................   2% Potassium   ...............................................................................................   16%   *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by USDA