Main points of purchase and preservation of mango containing β -carotene

There are many mangoes in summer. For the well-known Aiwen mango, the production season lasts from May to the end of July every year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Council of Agriculture pointed out that mango contains beta carotene, which is rich in phytochemicals with antioxidant function. It is a summer fruit for relieving summer heat and protecting health. There are two points to pay attention to when purchasing and preserving mangoes, in order to eat the best quality mangoes.

Mango's beta carotene is rich in phytochemicals with antioxidant function, and it is a summer fruit with summer heat and health care. (Photo/Zhang) The Agriculture and Food Department pointed out that domestic mango varieties include Aiwen, Kate, Haydn, Sacred Heart, Yuwen, etc., and the producing areas are mainly distributed in Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Tainan and other regions, among which Aiwen mango is very popular because of its tender meat and high sweetness. The rich period of Pingtung is from early June to mid-June every year, and the rich period of Tainan is from early July to mid-July every year.

Beta carotene of mango is an orange phytochemical component and a natural antioxidant. After entering the human body, it will be converted into vitamin A, which is very important for improving immunity. How to eat high-quality mangoes? The Ministry of Agriculture and Food put forward two main points:

1. Look at the appearance: the fruit powder on the peel represents fresh harvest; The pedicel part is turquoise, indicating good freshness; Those skins are all red instead of blue, which means good quality. If the peel is fine, smooth, free from pests and few lines, the overall appearance will be better.

2. Preservation method: Mango is a post-ripening fruit, originating in tropical areas. Cook and soften before eating. If it is not ripe, it can be stored in a ventilated place for temporary cultivation. If you put it in the refrigerator immediately, it may affect the ripeness.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, not only can people buy mangoes in the supermarket of the National Farmers' Association, but netizens who don't want to go out can also order them immediately on the domestic preferential ordering platform for fruits and vegetables (ubox.web66/). From the end of June, they can also buy it at home when they refuel at PetroChina.