Mango Powder

Mango is a yummy tropical fruit loved by people all over the world. Sometimes, it may not be easy to find ripe fresh mangoes in stores. Luckily, Food to Live offers Mango Powder – a super-convenient form of this highly nutritious fruit available all year round. Our powder is made from whole ripe mangoes using a spray-drying technique, which allows for preserving the maximum amount of nutrients. Just 1 teaspoon of this Mango Powder equals to 1.5 fresh mangoes.  If that isn’t impressive, keep reading... 

Mango Powder Uses 

Mango Powder uses in cooking are probably endless. It tastes sour, a bit tangy, with a note of sweetness, and will complement many recipes, both sweet and savory. You can add this powder to smoothies, protein shakes, lemonades, yogurt, tea, ice cream, juices, and cocktails. Furthermore, try using Mango Powder for baking pies, muffins, and cakes. It’s a wonderful ingredient for a variety of desserts, puddings, creams, and jams. Dry Mango Powder is also very common in Indian cuisine and is used for preparing sweet & sour dal or sambhar, curries, marinades, sauces, and stews. Except for a wonderful flavor and nutritional boost, this powder provides your dishes with a nice yellowish hue. The recommended dosage for fruit powders is 1-2 teaspoons a day. Mango Powder can also be used in hair and skin masks as it has smoothing properties. 

The Nutritional Value of Powdered Mango 

Mango Powder is a good source of dietary fiber and protein; however, this product is most valued for its high content of antioxidants which protect our cells from free radicals. Moreover, Mango Powder is rich in Vitamins C, A, and beta-Carotene as well as Iron, Calcium, and Potassium. It promotes heart health and good digestion. Food to Live’s Mango Powder doesn’t contain trans-fat and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. 

Storage Tips

Fruit Powders are extremely sensitive to humidity, therefore, should be stored only in air-tight containers or zip lock bags in a cool dry place.