Nutritive Properties
It contributes a significant amount of carbohydrates, so its caloric value is high. It is rich in magnesium and Vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is essential for vision, the good condition of the skin, hair, bones and for the proper functioning of the immune system. These vitamins also have an antioxidant function.
Potassium is a mineral necessary for the transmission and generation of nerve impulse and for normal muscle activity.
Magnesium serves for the functioning of the intestine, nerves and muscles, improves immunity and has a mild laxative effect; Likewise, it provides fiber that improves intestinal transit.
Taxonomy
Kind: Dicotiledóneas
Subclass: Rosidae
Order: Sapindales
Suborder: Anacardineae
Family: Anacardiaceae
Gender: Mangifera
Specie: M. indica
The genus Mangifera comprises 69 species. These species are distributed in a wide geographical area with different environmental conditions and exhibit considerable genetic diversity, particularly in fruit characters.
Nutritional Table