Mareeba Mangoes (Australian)

 including the one and only yellow-fleshed Aussie favourite,

 the TASTY  Kensington Pride mango !!!!!!

Kensington Pride  |  R2E2  |  Keitt  |  Kent

Could you go a mango ????

How to prepare a mango
Preparing a mango couldn't be easier when you follow these basic steps:
1. Remove mango cheeks one at a time with a sharp knife by slicing as close to the stone as possible.
2. Score 3 or 4 lines vertically down each cheek and 3 or 4 lines horizontally to form a hatched pattern.

Take care not to cut through the skin.
3. Firmly hold both edges of the fruit and turn the cheek inside out.
The cubes can then be sliced off and used in drinks, salads, desserts…. you name it!!

How to choose a mango
A ripe mango will give to gentle pressure at the stem end and have the characteristic,

sweet mango aroma.
Mangoes don't necessarily have to be evenly coloured all over.

 Some mangoes have a greater degree of 'blush' than others, and different varieties naturally

develop different skin tones.
Some mangoes may have small marks or skin blemishes.

This is normal and is caused by the fruit rubbing against a branch

or another piece of fruit on the tree.

 Small skin marks will not affect the internal quality of the flesh

- they will still taste delicious!
If you want your mango to last a few days at home before eating,

select a slightly firmer mango with tight skin.

How to store a mango
Unripe mangoes should never be refrigerated.

Store them out of direct sunlight at room temperature for a few days until they ripen.
Once ripe, they can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days before use.
Mangoes need to breathe - so never store in plastic bags.
Mangos freeze really well. They can be sliced and bagged, or pureed and placed into ice cube trays.

Mango facts

Quick Mango Meal Suggestions

A slice of Mango will complement any dish – that’s the beauty of Mangoes

– they can form part of a meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Here are just a few suggestions on how you can combine a healthy, nutritious mango into your everyday diet.

·         Pureed Mango: Cut your mango up into cubes and put into a blender until it is pureed.

Pour blended fruit over icecream or cake for a delicious treat.

You can even use any left over puree to make a mango cocktail or to make mango sorbet!

·         Mango Salad: Cut a mango into cubes and toss those cubes into your everyday green salad – delicious!

·         Mango Chicken Curry: Next time you make a chicken curry throw in a few slices of fresh mango as you serve the meal

 – it not only looks good but the sweetness of the mango complements the savory taste of the curry.

Kensington Pride

• GENERAL INFORMATION: Mangoes are a tropical/subtropical fruit.

• NUTRITION FACTS: Highly nutritious fruit, being an excellent source of

• PREPARATION & USAGE TIPS: Peel just prior to eating to preserve

• STORAGE AND HANDLING TIPS: Ripen at room temperature.

Please note, as of 2014, a average farmer from Mareeba requires a minimum sale for

KP mangoes of $ update soon (per 7kg tray and average quantity season),

to break even, anything less is a loss !!

Prices in Australian Dollars.

 - Cost of Production for a tray of mangoes -

Growing costs: $18.40

Fixed costs: $2.00

Overhead costs: $6.00

Latest Australian Mango Market report

 

 

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