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Haden Mangos for Delivery or Pickup
The Instacart guide to Haden mangos
About Haden mangos
Haden mangos have a unique history in Florida, where Army officer Captain John Haden planted four dozen Mulgoba mango trees in Coconut Grove. One tree produced brilliant colored fruits with superior flavor. His wife Florence, who took care of the trees after her husband's death, reported the fruit's potential to the Florida State Horticultural Society. She also sent two specimens to the United States Department of Agriculture and another to Edward Simmonds of the Plant Introduction Station in Miami.
Simmonds took this mango variety and propagated it in south Florida, as did nursery owner George Cellon. From then on, the Haden mango became a commercial success and dominated the Florida market for the next quarter of a century. It was also introduced in Australia, Honduras, and Hawaii. Most of the mangos today that have been developed in Florida are descendants of the Haden mango. Analysis of the Haden mango reveals that the fruit is more than likely a cross between Mulgova and Turpentine mangos.
Its distinctive bright red with green and yellow hints makes it a beautiful fruit to look at. Haden mangos have a peachy aroma with a sweet and creamy taste. The mangos are also oval and round and are available from March until May. The Haden mangos are also grown in countries like Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. Today, the Haden industry in Florida has been reduced greatly due to its susceptibility to fungus. Florida's bad weather also at times affected the production of Haden mangoes.
If you can find Haden mangos in the store or local market, they are a treat to eat due to their sweet and nonfibrous flesh. When ripe, the mangos melt in your mouth and are a sweet fruit to enjoy.
If you are looking for a bit of sour or tangy flavor, the Haden mango doesn't offer it. They are sweet and have no fibers in the flesh, so they are great to mash into baby food, as toppings for ice cream, cakes, yogurt, or as a part of a granola mix. These mangos are sweet, so they will accompany a sweet dessert or fruit very well. Mangos can also be enjoyed by adding some lime juice, chili powder, or a bit of salt, depending on one's preference. Haden mangos, though, are best eaten fresh.
If you're feeling like trying some Haden mangos for a snack, head on over to the Instacart app and select the mangos you want to enjoy! Complete your purchase, and an Instacart shopper will go to the store and pick out the mangos and other items you chose. Order to make your day a little easier, and we'll aim to get your groceries delivered the same day!
How to tell if Haden mangos are ripe
Notice the color change to tell if Haden mangos are ripe. The skin turns a deep golden yellow with orange and pink tones. The green hues from before are no longer there once ripe.
How to preserve Haden mangos
You can cut the Haden mangos out of the flesh and into bite-size pieces and put them in a freezer bag or container in the freezer for months. They preserve well and can be used in ice cream, smoothies, or fruit salads.
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FAQs about Haden mangos
Haden mangos are free from cholesterol, sodium, and fat. Mangos are considered a superfood given the many vitamins and minerals they provide. Eating mango can give you a good daily intake of vitamins C, A, and B6. These vitamins are important for things like eyesight, reproduction, the immune system, and the repair of bodily tissues. Mango is also a good fruit to eat for folate and copper, which are important to make healthy red blood cells. It also has fiber which helps with digestion and healthy bowel movements.
It's best not to eat the Haden mango's skin if you have an allergic reaction. It contains a compound also found in poison ivy and can cause an allergic reaction. But having said this, the mango skin is edible and is consumed by people in many countries.
When cutting the Haden mango, remember there's a large seed inside which goes from stem to stem that the knife will come across. Place the mango on a cutting board and hold it. Slice around the seed across the mango. Slice the flesh of the cut slices with a knife and dice without breaking the skin. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and it should come out in squares.