Recently
many "new varieties" have appeared on the market
such as
▼ sleeping fish ▼
▼ sesame banana▼
▼ dirty orange ▼
▼ leopard print mango▼
name a ratio It sounds so good
The city supervisor almost believed it
What is the origin of this kind of mango
Let me reveal its true face to you!
Wear "leopard print" because the mango is sick
"Leopard print" appears for many reasons, the more common one is " mango anthracnose", which is a preharvest disease of mango caused by the plant pathogenic fungus Colletotrichum anthracis. and important postharvest diseases.
It is a "destroyer" that can harm mango leaves, inflorescences, fruits and branches, causing pre-harvest harvest losses; it is also a "lurker", seemingly disease-free fruits in the field often develop symptoms during the post-harvest storage period. In the early stage, small brown spots appear on the peel, with a yellow halo around them. Several spots merge to form large spots, and the "leopard print mango" appears on the market.
However, mango anthracnose only infects plants and does not endanger human life. On tropical fruits, " anthracnose " is common. For example, overripe bananas have many dark brown spots on their skin, which is also related to the anthrax bacteria "lurking" on the peel.
In addition to pathogenic diseases such as anthracnose, which can cause black spots on mangoes, some physiological diseases can also cause similar "symptoms". The most common ones are cold damage caused by low-temperature storage or scars caused by squeezing during transportation. Mango is a climacteric fruit and is very cold-sensitive. At the same time, mango peel contains polyphenol oxidase. When encountering the above two conditions, the cells in the peel will be damaged, and the phenolic substances in the cells will be oxidized into brown quinone substances and released, forming small black spots.
Therefore, "Leopard Mango" is not a new variety, but a sign of mango quality levels declining or being stored for too long.
Whether "leopard print mango" can be eaten should be treated differently.
If is only caused by physiological diseases , in most cases the pulp will not deteriorate, and it can be eaten with confidence after peeling off the skin.
If the disease is caused by bacteria, the black spots on the mango skin are as big as fingernails and are widely distributed, or the peel has cracks and secretions are exuding, it is recommended that everyone stop eating them.
Although the bacteria themselves or the metabolites they produce may not necessarily harm human life, they may pose a threat to human health.
City Supervisor reminds consumers: Whether it is physiological or pathological mango diseases, the quality of mangoes will be greatly reduced. Eating spoiled mangoes by mistake can cause food poisoning, with symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and headaches. If consumers cannot identify the cause of "leopard prints", they should eat with caution❗❗❗
How to judge whether a mango is ripe?
There are many varieties of mangoes. There are about more than 2,000 varieties in the world. The genetic diversity is very rich. In terms of peel color, there are green, yellow-green, yellow-green and red or bright red. Although most mangoes have a golden-yellow peel when ripe, there are also varieties that are yellow-red, yellow-green, or turquoise.
For example:
- Kate Mango native to the United States , most of the peel is light green, and the sunny side and fruit shoulder are light red;
- Red Ivory Mango , the peel is light pink and green;
- Gui Qimang , coconut mango and Thailand's green mango , the peel is green when picked, and some turn green or green during the ripening process.
Therefore, the method of "observing appearance and color" is not reliable. To identify whether a mango is ripe, it is best to touch and smell it.
Touch: Gently press the shoulder of the mango fruit with your hands. When you touch it, if you feel that the flesh changes from hard to soft or elastic, it means that the ripening is complete and you can eat it; if it is still hard and inelastic, it means that the mango is not completely ripe, and you can eat it at this time. Higher acidity and lower sweetness.
Smell: Ripe mango has a strong fruity aroma, especially near the fruit base, the aroma is even stronger.
Mango, like banana, is a climacteric fruit and cannot withstand storage and transportation. Mangoes are generally picked when they reach 70 or 80 minutes of ripeness, and are then intensively ripened at transportation and sales locations or placed directly on the shelves without ripening.
If the mangoes bought home are hard and not yet ripe, consumers can put them in containers such as cartons together with apples, bananas, peaches, etc. and seal them, and use the ethylene gas emitted by these fruits to ripen the mangoes.
Generally speaking, it takes about two or three days to mature. The higher the temperature, the shorter the time for the mango to soften. It can also become soft and mature if placed directly indoors in summer.
People with allergies should be careful when eating mango
Mango is a food with high content of carotene, VC, selenium and dietary fiber. It has health benefits such as eye protection, antioxidant, anti-cancer and prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. At the same time, mango contains mangiferin, quercetin and other ingredients, which have auxiliary therapeutic effects on cough, phlegm, asthma, etc. Therefore, eating mangoes in moderation and regularly is beneficial to health.
Although mangoes are delicious, you should also pay attention to them when eating them:
- First of all, don’t eat too much at one time. Mangoes are very rich in protein and sugar. Eating too much at one time can easily cause bloating.
- Secondly, people with allergies should eat with caution. Since mangoes contain a lot of irritating substances such as fruit acids, amino acids, and various proteins, people with allergies or allergic constitutions are prone to allergies after eating them, leading to vomiting, diarrhea, skin erythema, etc.
- Finally, it is recommended that people with high blood sugar eat less. Mangoes contain a lot of sugar. Eating too much can easily lead to hyperglycemia. People with diabetes and hyperglycemia should eat less.
So
"leopard print mango" is not a certain variety
It looks gimmicky
but it is actually a defective mango
Consumers must be careful when eating! !
The City Supervisor hereby reminds merchants
Products sold in supermarkets should be labeled with the name, specifications, origin, production date, shelf life and other product information
in accordance with the law. Fresh food
should be clarified Inform
If the supermarket fails to fulfill its obligation to label or inform
it will damage the consumer's right to know
There is a certain degree of misleading
should bear the corresponding responsibility and make corrections
Source: Gaoming Public Security
