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IN THIS POST
<\/strong>– Health Benefits of Mangoes<\/a>
– Types of Mangoes<\/a>
– Quality of Mangoes<\/a>
– Mango Production Areas<\/a>
– Export of Mangoes<\/a>
– Demand for Pakistani Mangoes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mangoes in Pakistan herald the arrival of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Widely cultivated in Sindh and Punjab, the aromatic pulpy fruit is easily one of the most popular seasonal delicacies not just in Asia but also in the West. Known as the \u2018King of Fruits,\u2019 mangoes are one of the major agricultural exports of Pakistan with high demand all across the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mango arrives in the market in early May and is generally available till the end of September. Although this rich and tropical fruit is grown in over 100 countries, Pakistan remains its fourth-largest producer in the world. As of right now, the country is producing about 1.8 million tons of mangoes, of which approximately 6% are exported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let\u2019s not forget, mango is the national fruit of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some more facts about mangoes, such as their nutritional value, their types, the quality and production of Pakistani mangoes along with their positive impact on the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Benefits of Mangoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mangoes are packed with nutrients that are beneficial for your health <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mangoes don\u2019t just taste good, they are also extremely nutritious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating mango is really beneficial for health as only one cup of the sliced fruit contains 1.4 grams of protein and 2.6 grams of dietary fibre. It also contains copper, folate, potassium, magnesium and manganese along with vitamins A, B5, B6, C, E and K. Mangoes are also high in antioxidants and packed with immunity-boosting nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further nutritional benefits of mangoes include protection against macular degeneration and respiratory diseases. It also lowers the risk of certain types of cancer and strengthens bone health, according to some research studies. Eating mangoes is also good for digestion, reduces the risk of hypertension and works wonders for skin and hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, even if you aren\u2019t a huge fan of this delicious food, try to incorporate it in your diet in the form of smoothies or dessert at the very least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Mangoes in Pakistan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are about 400 types of mangoes grown in Pakistan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering how many types of mangoes are there, the answer is somewhere around 1500. However, only about 400 varieties of mangoes are grown locally, out of which only 25 to 30 types of mangoes are grown on a commercial scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the most notable and economically important mango varieties in Pakistan<\/a> that people all over the world desperately wait each summer for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n