Tropical Fruit Recipes:
- Baked Pineapple
- Tropical Cream Salad
- Crispy Coconut & Coriander Prawns
- Mango Yogurt Crunch
- Anjou Pear Salad
- Frozen Papaya Cream
- Banana Pineapple Smoothie
More Tropical Fruit Varieties
Keitt Mango
Scientific Binomial Name: Mangifera indica
Keitt Mango - when you can find it - can be one of the most impressive mango varieties you'll ever see.
Keitt Mangoes - along with the Kents, are one of the best varieties available in the States. Unfortunately it's also one of the least known. This mango can grow to a stunning size close to that of a football!
Selection Information
Usage: Generally dead green on the outside, Keitt mangoes are easily one of the most fiber-less, juicy, thin-seeded, and largest mangoes available.
Great as a center piece when the halves are cut in a criss-cross pattern and inverted.
Selection: Close your eyes and choose Mangoes by their give to gentle pressure not their color. Look for them to be of large size say 4 - 8 counts for Keitt's or 7-10 counts for Kent's.
Storage: If not fully ripe, allow mangoes to ripen at room temperature in a paper bag. Once ripe, mangoes can be stored in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Avoid: Avoid Keitt Mangoes that over soft or have bruising.
Seasonal Information
The best Kent's around July and the best Keitt Mangoes in late August - September.
Keitt Mango Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 165g
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 107
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Calories from Fat 4
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0g |
1% |
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Saturated Fat 0g |
1% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 3mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 28g |
9% |
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Dietary Fiber 3g |
12% |
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Sugars 24g |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 25% |
Vitamin C 76% |
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Calcium 2% |
Iron 1% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium.
They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6,
and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Organic Availability
Keitt Mangoes have some organic availability.Some fantastic organic Keitt's are available out of California.
Juicing
Buy Keitt's up at low costs by the case and freeze what you don't eat because these are perfect for the blender or juicer at a later date.
Keitt Mango Tips & Trivia
- Keitt and Kent mangoes are among the best for using as a presentation piece because of their size and their fiber-less meat that can be easily crafted into exquisite designs.
How to Cut a Mango
If you've ever wondered how to cut a mango, look no further! This video explains how to cut a mango so you can do it perfectly every time.
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