OXNARD, Calif., April 5 — Mango consumption is one of the
fastest expanding produce categories in America and currently the number
one eaten fruit throughout the world. To promote this popular fruit, the
leading expert and supplier of mangos, Freska Produce, is making an
appearance on Lifetime Channel’s morning show, The Balancing Act.
The segment is scheduled to air on April 9 and May 14, and features
Freska representative Chef Peter Edwards, who is also the Executive Chef
at Watermark restaurant in Ventura, California. Chef Edwards offers
tricks for knowing when a mango is ripe and methods for proper slicing,
as well as tasty mango recipes.
“Mangos are very nutritious and considered a super food,” says Freska
co-founder Gary Clevenger. “They are easy to prepare in a dish, which
makes using them in your everyday life and in any meal interesting and
delicious.”
The mango’s fruit is called a drupe, which consists of an edible fleshy
outside and an internal woody pit, and is tastiest when ripe. Mangos are
high in Vitamin A and C, provide a substantial serving of dietary fiber
and over 20 different vitamins and minerals. The tropical fruit is also
free of sodium, cholesterol and fat, making them a great daily addition
to any healthy diet.
Freska Produce is the leading supplier of mangos and offers year-round
availability, which is quickly growing in demand throughout North
America. Freska Produce provides five different varieties: Hadens, Tommy
Atkins, Atualfos, Kents and Keitts. Each variety has its own specific
sweetness and all offer a wealth of nutritional benefits. Freska’s
website, http://www.freskaproduce.com/, provides informational videos
detailing how to properly eat a mango and prepare mango recipes.
“There are numerous mango varieties all over the world,” continues
Clevenger, “the ones we provide are the most popular in the United
States. People are becoming more familiar with the fruit and learning
how to enjoy the tropical flavor in their favorite meals.”
Source: Freska Produce
