Susu Mango

Thailand is the origin of the Susu mango. It is an exotic fruit related to Thai mangoes. Thai Susu mangoes are large and slender, with a pale yellowish-green skin and delicious golden-yellow flesh. When fully ripe, Susu mangoes have a honey-like sweetness, while the firm flesh is fibre-free and creamy.

STORAGE

The mango should not be stored in the refrigerator until it is fully ripe. If you put the fruit in the fridge when it is still raw and bring it back to room temperature. Even when the fruit is fully ripe, it can be sour.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Thai Honey Mangoes may be eaten raw or ripe. Raw Thai honey mangoes, they are peeled when still green, the flesh scraped away from the stone, and served with dipping sauces. They are also used to make pickles and preserves, which is a traditional Thai application for raw mangoes. Thai Honey mangoes are frequently consumed when fully ripe. Where they can be are pureed, dried and candied, then juiced for beverages when prepared for a heavenly and scrumptious dessert. The mangoes are simply chopped and placed over the rice in a coconut cream sauce for the famous Thai treat Khao Niaow Ma Muang, Thai mango with sticky rice.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Lowers cholesterol
• Controls diabetes
• Aids digestion
• Prevents cancer
• Stimulates the immune system
• Maintains healthy eyes
• Improves the skin
• Maintains alkalinity in the body
• Aids with lose weight

Rich in vitamin A 1, vitamin C, calcium, B, C, dietary fibre, enzymes, vitamins B6, potassium, magnesium, iron and folate


Common Names: Thai Milk Mango, Mangifera Cultivar, Chok Anan, Mango Susu Mas, Golden Exotic Susu, Mangga Susu, 牛奶芒, 泰国青牛奶芒, 蜂蜜芒金皮芒果