Philippines national fruit symbol: Mango

The mango (plural mangoes or mangos) is a tropical fruit of the mango tree. Mangoes are the most famous nutritional source that contains vitamins, minerals and is a very good antioxidant, as well as enzymes such as magneferin and lactase which aid in digestion and intestinal health. This fruit is actually the national fruit of the Philippines.
In the Philippines, a young mango or unripe mango is mostly eaten with bagoong. Ripe mangoes are processed and become sweet-dried-stips.

The country gained its popularity not only inside as well as outside the country and even made it to the exporting market around the world. Cebu, in particular, is the most famous province in the Philippines that manufactures sweet dried strips of mangoes and even famous to have the sweetest mangoes in the Philippines.

Mango is also famous for juices, both in ripe and unripe. If it is mixed with milk and some crashed ice cubes you can have a mango shake which is very nutritious. Or if you really want to savor the sweetness of the mango without any mixture, it is best if you chill it for some minutes then you can enjoy eating leaving the husk of the mango seeds visible. Ripe mangoes are also for fruit salads, and for some other fruit toppings. Here in Philippines we already made some mango pie and it taste so good.

Filipinos are also known for their talents and skills. The manufacturers here in Cebu not just settled for one product, sweet-dried mango stips, instead, they did extensive research and development and came out with multiple products such as mango puree, mango nectar, and even incorporate mango fruit with some other fruit like tamarind. Mangorind or MarinGo is a mixeture of two fruits, the mango and tamarind. Those who like sweet and sour taste, this is the best choice. It comes in different brands. Shown in hte picture is just one sample for you.

For those of you who loves to travel, visit Philippines, especially Cebu, and do not forget to have a taste of our local mangoes and bring with you some mango products. And if you would like to know more of Cebu, watch out for my next post.