MANGO

King of Fruits which has the whole world drooling over its juicy pulp and out of the world flavours. Mangoes are very healthy with low fat and rich vitamin content. It contains carotene (vitamin A), Vitamin C thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and minerals like iron, phosphorus and calcium.
• Mangos are an excellent source of vitamins C and A, both important antioxidant nutrients. Vitamin C promotes healthy immune function and collagen formation. Vitamin A is important for vision and bone growth.
• Mangos are a good source of dietary fiber. Diets low in fat and high in fiber containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of some types of cancer.

• Mangos contain over 20 different vitamins and minerals.
• Mangos scored 93 out of 100 on the recently introduced NuVal (Nutritional Value) scoring system for overall nutritional quality.

Mango being the national fruit of India is cultivated widely across India. Major Mango growing areas include Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, UP, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Alphanso, Kesar, Ratnagiri, Dashehari, Langra, Himsagar, Lakshman Bhog, Safeda, Fajli, Chausa, Totapuri, Banganpalli, Neelum are some of the major varieties of mango grown in India.

MAHARASHTRA

Baramati, Morgaon, Dapoli, Kolhapur are the areas with Mango Orchards. The scenic coastal Konkan belt cultivates Hapoos mango. The Ratnagiri and Devgad Hapoos can be counted among the finest mangoes produced in India.

GUJARAT

Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Valsad, Savarkundala, Navsari, Sasan and Talala Gir, Kutch and Visavadar are the prominent areas for mango cultivation.

KARNATAKA

Kolar, Belgaum, Dharwad, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Haveri together forms the major mango-growing regions of Karnataka.

TAMIL NADU

Krishnagiri is the largest mango producing district in Tamil Nadu.

ANDHRA PRADESH

Krishna, West Godavari and Guntur districts.

UTTAR PRADESH

In UP, Lucknow boasts of the world famous Malihabadi `Chausa` and `Langda`. Saharanpur another major mango-bearing belt is also known for Saharanpuri `Chausa` and `Langda`. Besides Varanasi region also has acres of Mango plantations.

WEST BENGAL

In West Bengal you can have a rendezvous with the mangoes at the orchards in Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and North 24 Paraganas districts.

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