Fruits
Sri Lanka boasts a vibrant array of tropical fruits that reflect its rich agricultural heritage. Among the most beloved is the king coconut (thambili), cherished for its sweet, refreshing water, perfect for quenching thirst in the tropical heat.
Mango ෴ අඹ
Mango is a tropical fruit. Mango is a flowering plant belonging to the genus Anacardiaceae in the family Mangifera, which contains about 30 species of tropical fruits. Although the exact origin of the mango is unknown, due to the large range of genetic diversity in Asian regions and fossil evidence dating back 25 to 30 million years. Many people believe that the mango plant is native to South and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Mangoes are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and D.
The Mango tree is evergreen, often reaching 15–18 metres (50–60 feet) in height and attaining great age. The simple leaves are lanceolate, up to 30 cm (12 inches) long. The flowers—small, pinkish, and fragrant—are borne in large terminal panicles (loose clusters). Some have both stamens and pistils, while others have stamens only. The fruit varies greatly in size and character. Its form is oval, round, heart-shaped, kidney-shaped, or long and slender. The smallest mangoes are no larger than plums, while others may weigh 1.8 to 2.3 kg (4 to 5 pounds). Some varieties are vividly coloured with shades of red and yellow, while others are dull green. The single large seed is flattened, and the flesh that surrounds it is yellow to orange in colour, juicy, and of distinctive sweet-spicy flavour.
15% sugar and 1% sugar in the fleshy part of ripe mangoes It also contains significant amounts of protein, vitamins A, B and C. This fruit has a sweet taste. Some varieties taste intermediate between peach and pineapple Elite section of texture variety It will be different. Sometimes as soft as a ripe plum A pulpy texture is present. The flesh of some varieties is cantaloupe (like watermelon fruit) or hard like avocados and sometimes in the fleshy part There is a fibrous texture. Mangoes contain high water content and the juice is very sweet A fruit. Mango is refreshing even though it is a bit messy a food.
Mango chutney is used as a sauce. Chutney is sweetened in western countries With the strength of lime and chili in the countries of the Indian subcontinent A food that is made. Fermented mangoes in India are cut into dream hills, dried, Sold as strips that can be folded and cut again. These bars are called amavat or halva Hindi These are dried guava strips sold in Colombia equals Many people love to eat unripe mangoes with salt. More delicious than these. Prepare food hot In Karana areas raw mangoes are eaten with salt and chillies. to Many people love eating mango peels. Because there It also contains vitamin B6. Mango fruit is used as the main ingredient in various seasonal products.