Friday, 2 May 2014

Five Amazing facts about Mango

1.The Mango is a member of the cashew family of flowering plants; other species include the pistachio tree and poison ivy.

2.The name 'mango' is derived from the Tamil word 'mangkay' or 'man-gay'. When the Portuguese traders settled in Western India they adopted the name as 'manga'.

3.A Mango stored at 55 degrees will last for up to two weeks. Do not refrigerate.

4.Mango leaves are considered toxic and can kill cattle or other grazing livestock.
 
5.An average sized mango can contain up to 40% of your daily fiber requirement. If you are eating your mango-a-day, irregularity is not a problem for you.

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