Mango-Suvarnarekha

Suvarnarekha, also known as chinna-Suvarnarekha and Sundari in Northern India, is a variety that can be easily identified by the red tinge near the stalk with thick skin. Fruit is medium, ovate-oblong. Base (top of the fruit)is slightly flattened and apex(bottom of the fruit)is round. Skin color is light cadmium with a blush of jasper red and with medium dots. The flesh of this variety is soft, fibreless, yellow in color with pleasant flavor, tastes sweet with abundant juice. Sahaja Mangoes are procured directly from FPOs and are grown without any chemical pesticides. Healthy! 100% Organic! and Chemical Free!

Nutritional values - Mango is low in calories but full of nutrients. It is an excellent source of flavonoids like β-carotene, α-carotene, and β-cryptoxanthin, vitamins like A, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (Folate), K (potassium), C (ascorbic acid) and Vit E. It is also a good source of minerals like manganese and magnesium, high in antioxidants like mangiferin, catechins, anthocyanins and many more.

Health benefits - It helps fight cancer, heart disease and eye problems. keeps you hydrated, quenches thirst and boosts energy/immunity. But not suitable for weight watchers because of its high sugar level content. Vit C in it gives your skin its elasticity and prevents sagging and wrinkling, Vit A promotes healthy hair and the polyphenols may fight oxidative stress, which is linked to colon, lung, prostate, breast and bone cancers. Best season to have it is during Summer.

In the Kitchen - Best eaten raw.