Methods for peeling and slicing a mango

This exotic fruit is popular not only in its homeland in the tropics, but also in the northern latitudes. Another name for mango is the Asian apple. It is rich in vitamins A, B and C, as well as potassium, iron and magnesium. How to properly peel a mango? It turns out that there are several ways to do this and fully enjoy its unique taste.

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Do I need to clean?
We clean mango at home
Useful properties of mango
VIDEO: 3 ways to peel mangoes at home.

Do I need to clean?

Oddly enough, sometimes such a question arises. The mango peel is usually tricolor: green, red and yellow. Completely tasteless and useless. In addition, according to research, it is the peel that contains the urushiol substance, which causes skin allergies.

Important: if, after contact with the mango peel, an allergy appears on your hands, this does not mean at all that you should not eat the peeled fruit. This only proves that the peel of the fruit is not only useless, but also dangerous for you personally. So put on gloves the next time you peel the fruit.

peeling mango — The mango peel is thick, firm, tasteless and completely useless for the body.

Another important point - when purchasing a fruit in a supermarket, you cannot know how it was processed so that it retains its "presentation" as long as possible. And this is another argument in favor of peeling mangoes before eating.

We clean mango at home

In general, there are only two ways to peel a mango at home: by removing the skin at the beginning of the process, or at the end. But, in any case, first remove the tail with leaves (if any), and then rinse thoroughly under running water. For a more thorough washing, use a brush.

wash the mango — Eating one ripe fruit will give you half the daily value of vitamin C for an adult.

Immediately, we note that the slippery pulp of the fruit requires a certain skill, there is a risk of injury with a knife. Some people prefer to peel the mango without a knife at all or with minimal use of it.

how to peel a mango — Ripe fruit can have a peel not only red or yellow, but also green.

Manual way

In this case, the use of a knife is minimal. Make a cruciform incision at the top of the head and, pulling the corners, pull off the resulting petals with your hands. As a rule, overripe fruits are cleaned in this way.

how to properly peel a mango — The ripe fruit has a smooth, shiny skin with a bright and rich color. The presence of dark specks on it is a sign of a mature mango.

Alternatively, make a circular cut in the middle of the mango without hitting the pit. After that, "armed" with a spoon, take out the pulp.

how to peel a mango with a spoon — The fruit has a pleasant sweetish aroma, which is enhanced by the tail.

With a knife

If you prefer to peel the fruit with a cutting tool, then remember that this activity is not as safe as it might seem at first glance. Therefore, follow the safety rules by constantly holding the fruit with your non-working hand.

The first way

Place the fruit on a cutting board with the top (the one where the ponytail was) on top. Take a serrated knife with your working hand (it does not slide so well).Then, make a vertical incision across the entire fruit. Rotate the mango 180 degrees and make another cut like this. If the fruit is ripe, then you can easily divide the fruit into two parts and the stone will fall out freely. If the mango is not very ripe, then grab the halves with your hands and scroll. Remove the bone with a knife.

Second way

Make a vertical and horizontal cut without touching the bone. There will be four "cubes" on each side of the fruit. Pry the skin with your hand and turn the cubes out. And in order to enjoy the taste of an exotic fruit, use a spoon.

peeled mango — From the resulting parts, the pulp can be cut with a sharp knife or eaten with a regular teaspoon.

Mango cutter

This device will help to peel the fruit of the skin, preserving more tasty and healthy pulp. By the way, if you don't have a special mango cutter, don't rush to the store, use a regular vegetable peeler. This "device" is ideal for ripe, but not overripe fruits. By directing the peeler from top to bottom, you can easily peel the fruit without spoiling the flesh.

Useful properties of mango

Fun fact: For many years, every part of the mango plant has been used for medicinal purposes. And the bark of the tree, and leaves, and fruits. More recently, a study was conducted that showed that the secret of the benefits of mango lies in the large amount of beta-carotene, which is known to help fight many diseases.

chopped mango — Please note that it is very common information that mangoes can be eaten unripe. This is not true.

Mango benefits:

Reduces blood pressure. Potassium and magnesium with low sodium content are excellent help for hypertension;
Cardiovascular diseases. The presence of pectin helps to lower cholesterol levels, and as a result, helps to cope with heart disease;
Stimulates brain function. Vitamin B6 is considered the best "remedy" for stimulating the brain;
Strengthens the musculoskeletal system;
Fights cancer;
Slows down the natural aging processes;
Increases immunity;
Regular consumption of mangoes helps to reduce weight;
Perfectly supports the body after heatstroke.

And this is not a complete list of the beneficial properties of a tropical fruit called mango.

mango on the tree — The pulp should be juicy and fibrous, easily separating from the stone. If it is firm, then the fruit is still green, if it is too viscous, like pumpkin porridge, it is overripe.

As you can see, regular consumption of this fruit can change your life for the better. And knowing how to peel and how to eat a mango will allow you to fully enjoy its unsurpassed taste.