Chapter 1
The Ancient Roots of Mangoes
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Chapter 2
The Science of Growing Mangoes
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Chapter 3
Mangoes in Global Culture
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YOUR GOAL
Master of All about mangoes
Ch 1 · The Ancient Roots of Mangoes
federico Ancient Mango Origins
Did you know sweet mangoes? Oh, oh, from far away? Their roots in ancient India, Yeah, yeah, then spread through Asia!
federico See how Buddhist monks helped spread mangoes across Asia in this historical illustration of the ancient roots of the fruit.
BETA
federico Sort mangoes by their origin to discover the global journey of this delicious fruit.
Fun Fact
Mango Family: Mangoes belong to the same plant family as cashews and poison ivy, which is why some people get itchy skin from touching mango sap.
Glossary
mango manila (noun)
A famous variety of mango from the Philippines known for its bright yellow skin and incredibly sweet, buttery flavor. It is prized for having no stringy fibers, making it so smooth that it’s often called the king of dessert mangoes.
A famous variety of mango from the Philippines known for its bright yellow skin and incredibly sweet, buttery flavor. It is prized for having no stringy fibers, making it so smooth that it’s often called the king of dessert mangoes.
Glossary
mangifera indica (noun)
The scientific name for the common mango, native to South Asia for over four thousand years. It is the legendary king of fruits that started it all.
The scientific name for the common mango, native to South Asia for over four thousand years. It is the legendary king of fruits that started it all.