Pakistani Mangoes
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:43 pm
“King of Fruits”, mango is one of the most popular and best-loved fruits worldwide. Hundreds of varieties of mangoes are known to exist in Pakistan. The most popular commercial varieties – all different in colors and sizes, and each with a distinct flavor and taste – include Anwar Retol, Dasehri, Langra, Chaunsa, Sindhri, Saharni, Alphonso, Pairi, Fazli and Neelam.The king of fruits is grown in Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan, are available in abundance from May to September.Ripe fruits are mainly eaten fresh, but are also used in preparing squash, jam, other preserves and sometimes canned. Young mangoes are used in making mango chutneys and pickles. Check out some delicious mouth watering mango recipes!Mangoes contain sugar, an important source of vitamin A, and contain vitamins B and C. Small amounts of protein, iron, calcium and phosphorus are also present.