Category Archives: Mango

Antioxidants in Mango Peel

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mango fruits are categorised into different colors based on the peels they possess. In this regard mangos can be red, green, yellow, or a combination of these colours. The colours in the peels of mango, like most fruits and vegetables, … Continue reading →

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On the Ripening of Mango

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mango is a tropical plant cultivated mainly for its soft sweet fruit. The ripening of mango, as with all fruits, is mainly due to modifications of the cell walls of the tissues. This modification is caused by enzymatic hydrolysis of … Continue reading →

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Carotenoids from Papaya and Mangos

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Some carotenoids such as α-carotene and β-carotene have provitamin A activity following cleavage in humans, but many of the carotenoids such as lutein and lycopene act mainly as antioxidants. The carotenoid content of plants vary, with β-carotene and cryptoxanthine being … Continue reading →

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