The mango is thought to be native to India, where the tropical drupe is so popular it's the national fruit. It's one of the most highly cultivated tropical fruits, grown in parts of Asia, Mexico, South America, and central Africa. It is frequently eaten raw in sweet and savory dishes. Mango is harvested in the late spring and summer, with some varieties fruiting twice a year. The tree is part of the cashew family and often produces 100 fruits per harvest and can even continue to produce fruit for up to 300 years.

A mango is a popular tropical fruit that is eaten in sweet and savory dishes around the world. It can be green, yellow, orange, red, or a combination of these colors, and has yellow or orange flesh surrounding a flat, hard pit. The fruit is typically peeled and cut away from the pit before use. A mango can be eaten raw unripe or ripe, or cooked into desserts, curries, and chutneys. It's a moderately expensive piece of produce per fruit, but many varieties are large and heavy. It is also a popular dried fruit.