Occurrence
The principal areas of production are the Northeast region and Minas Gerais, Goiás and São Paulo states.

Harvest Period
Its harvest is concentrated during the period from December to February.

History
The mango has an Asian origin; the Hindus have consumed the mango for at least 4,000 years. They call it amra. It was brought to the Occidental world by the navigator Vasco da Gama, in 1498.

The mango arrived in Brazil in the 16th century, brought by Portuguese hands, which introduced it first to Pernambuco's captaincy, and from there to the rest of the country.

From Brazil , the mango was disseminated through the continent. In the USA , the fruit received some genetically improvement, gaining more varieties and improving characteristics such as size, aroma, smell and flavor.

Curiosities
Brazil is the 5th largest world producer of the fruit. In India, there are more than 1,000 different varieties of mangos.

It is largely appreciated as a side dish to exotic foods in culinary. Mangoes work in the intestinal functioning, fights bronchitis, and have an expectorant function.

Nutrients
Vitamin A
Vitamins B (B1, B2 and B3)
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Potassium

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Nutrition Facts of Dafruta Juice

Serving size 67 ml (**)

% DV (*)

Calories 35Kcal 1% Carbohydrates 8g 2% Proteins 0g 1% Total Lipid (Fat) 0,5g 1% Fibers 1g 4% Calcium 11mg 1% Iron 0,53mg 4% Sodium 0mg 0% Vitamin C 40 mg 67%

* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2.500 calories diet. **Corresponds to 200 ml of the prepared juice according to the instruction on the label, without sugar.