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Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is an evergreen [3] species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. [4] It is a large fruit tree, capable of growing to a height and width of 30 m (100 ft). [5] There are two distinct genetic populations in modern mangoes – the "Indian type" and the "Southeast Asian type". [citation needed]
Numerous phytochemicals are present in mango peel and pulp, such as the triterpene lupeol. [42] Mango peel pigments under study include carotenoids, such as the provitamin A compound, beta-carotene, lutein and alpha-carotene, [43] [44] and polyphenols, such as quercetin, kaempferol, gallic acid, caffeic acid, catechins and tannins.
Mango wastes, such as the seed kernel and peel, have high functional and nutritional potential. Mango seed contains important bioactive compounds that have high antioxidant activity, lipids that have acceptable physical and chemical characteristics (free of trans fatty acids), and a somewhat high (about 6%) protein content. [ 6 ]
An excellent quality mango, it is grown for export, and can be found in markets around southeast Asia. Dot: United States Dot is an exceptional tasting mango. Dot is a seedling of the Carrie Mango planted in Boynton Beach, Florida home. The dot mango is highly susceptible to anthracnose, so it should not be planted in high humidity locations.
Mangosteen peel contains xanthonoids, such as mangostin, and other phytochemicals. [36] Polysaccharide and xanthone compounds are found in the fruit, leaves, and heartwood of the mangosteen. [ 36 ] Fully ripe fruit contain the xanthones – gartanin, 8-disoxygartanin, and normangostin.
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Mangifera odorata, commonly known as kwini (also spelled kuini, kuweni, kuwini, etc.), [4] huani, [5] or Saipan mango, [2] is a species of plant with edible fruit in the family Anacardiaceae. [1] It is similar to the related mango but is characterized by a strong turpentine -like smell on the skin and fibrous flesh.