Mangifera indica
Sweet, fragrant mango is used fresh, pickled, blended, and cooked across tropical and subtropical cuisines.
Regional names
Aam, Mangga, Manga
Origin
Domesticated in South Asia and traded widely through tropical regions.
Native region
India, Myanmar, and surrounding parts of Southeast Asia
Season
Late spring through midsummer, with tropical imports year-round
Food Combinations & Timing
Safe Combination Profile
It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.
Circadian Digestion Rule: Fruits are best consumed during the daytime. As the sun sets, human metabolism slows down and insulin sensitivity decreases as melatonin rises. Eating high-fructose fruits after sunset can trigger blood sugar spikes.
Scientific Reason: Fruits digest extremely rapidly (often within 20–30 minutes). When eaten late at night when gut motility slows down, they can sit and ferment in the digestive tract, leading to gas, bloating, acid reflux, and disrupted sleep.
Nutritional profile
Calories
60 kcal / 100 g
Protein
0.8 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
0.4 g
Fiber
1.6 g
Water content
83%
Glycemic index
About 51
Vitamins
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Health benefits
Evidence-aligned highlights
Flavor notes
Honeyed, Tropical, Floral, Citrusy
Texture
Juicy and buttery when ripe
Aroma
Perfumed and resinous
Pairings
Lime, Chile, Yogurt, Mint, Sticky rice
Safety & toxicity
Edible parts
Ripe flesh, Some green mango flesh when prepared
Toxic or risky parts
Skin sap can irritate sensitive skin, Large hard pit is not edible
Raw vs cooked
Usually eaten raw; underripe mango is often salted or cooked to soften acidity.
Allergies & intolerances
Mango allergy is uncommon but can cross-react with latex or poison ivy sensitivity.
Drug interactions
No major interactions for normal food amounts.
Safe daily limit
One to two servings is reasonable for most adults when balancing fruit sugars.
Who should avoid & how to handle it
Who should avoid or moderate
Preparation & storage
Cuisine & cultural use
Common cuisines
Mango appears in Indian, Thai, Mexican, Caribbean, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.
Dynamic Substitutions
No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.
🌱 Cultivation & Production
Learn how to grow and cultivate mango at home, whether you live in an urban apartment or have access to outdoor garden land.
Apartment Friendly
✗ Not Ideal for Apartments
Urban Space Advice
Not recommended for apartments unless using specialized dwarf varieties in large, heavy pots.
Difficulty
Hard
Propagation
Grafting (commercial propagation) or seeds (slower growth).
Soil Type
Deep, well-draining garden soil
Watering
Deep watering once a week
Sunlight
Full sun (8+ hours daily)
Best Season
Spring planting; fruits in Summer/Autumn
Step-by-Step Growing Guide
For garden planting: Choose a sunny spot with deep, fertile, well-draining soil.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as the container.
Water deeply once a week, especially during the first two years and during fruiting.
Prune annually in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the tree for sun exposure.
Quick recipes
Breakfast
A cold three-minute blend with mango, yogurt, and cardamom warmth.
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Snack
Juicy mango and lime for tacos, grain bowls, or grilled fish.
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Snack
A creamy and refreshing sweet yogurt drink blended with ripe mango pulp and cardamom.
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