Showing posts with label mangoes. Show all posts
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Mango pulp

The mango is widely celebrated for its outstanding flavor, color, and aroma. The inner portion of the mango, referred to as mango pulp, is a prized pale yellow, sweet component.

Mango pulp is highly versatile and can be used to create a range of beverages, including juice, jam, fruit cheese, and various other drinks. It finds its way into puddings, baked goods, children's fruit meals, and is widely employed in the flavoring industry. Furthermore, it adds a delightful touch to ice cream, yogurt, and confectionery.

The mango pulp is commonly utilized in the preparation of juices, drinks, and nectars, and serves as a base for crafting different types of jams and marmalades.

Regarding its nutritional composition, mango pulp boasts carbohydrates (16-18%), proteins, amino acids, lipids, organic acids, and fiber. It is also a rich source of vital micronutrients, such as high levels of vitamin C, carotenoids, and vitamin E. Additionally, it contains moderate amounts of phenolic compounds that contribute to the distinct characteristics of the fruit.

Mangoes are abundant in vitamin A and vitamin E, which play a crucial role in supporting the proper functioning of the endocrine system. They also contain selenium, a protective element against heart disease.

Given their significant iron content, mangoes are particularly beneficial for pregnant women and individuals with anemia, making regular consumption highly recommended. Moreover, the flesh of the mango aids in alleviating hyperacidity and improving digestion.
Mango pulp

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Antioxidant activities of carotenoids in mangoes

A mango’s rich, yellow-orange flesh color contributes more than just a beautiful hue to the tropical fruit. Colour pigments, termed Carotenoids, are responsible for the characteristic colour of mango.

Carotenoids have very diverse roles in biological functions of animals and plants including provitamin A activity, antioxidant activity, cell communication, immune function enhancement, UV skin protection, accessory pigments for light harvesting, and protection against photo-oxidative damage.

Carotenoids, which impart yellow, orange, and/or red colors to many fruits, have antioxidant health properties which it can help in preventing the free radical damage. Thus, carotenoids have been noted as being the most abundant micronutrients found in cancer-preventative foods. Antioxidants help to repair damage to the body caused by free radicals, which can contribute to a range of health problems including cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

The action of carotenoids against diseases has been attributed to antioxidant properties, especially their ability to quench singlet oxygen and interact with free radicals which take part in modulation of carcinogen metabolism, inhibition of cell proliferation, enhancement of cell differentiation, stimulation of cell to cell communication.

Carotenoids comprise the colorful pigments of many fruits. Some of these, such as beta carotene, alpha carotene, and beta cryptoxanthin, are precursors of vitamin A. Vitamin A is needed for eyesight and nerve health.

Antioxidant activities of carotenoids in mangoes

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