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As one of the most yummy fruits, mango stimulates the taste with its sweet and sour taste and soft dried mango is even better. Luckily, mangoes also provide plenty of nutrients. Mangoes are a great snack when fresh, but become sweeter and more convenient when dried soft.
The benefits of soft dried mango
Mangoes are native to South Asia. Mangoes have been an important food in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for over 4,000 years. Today, mango is more and more loved all over the world. Most people can safely eat them in moderate amounts.
Soft Dried mangoes are usually sliced, which may contain sulfites to increase shelf life and keep the mango tender. Dried mango is sometimes used as a folk remedy to:
- Strengthen the immune system
- Reduce blood sugar
Nutritional information
4 pieces of unsweetened soft dried mango contains:
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Protein: 2 grams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Sugar: 20 grams
Dried mango contains many:
- Vitamin A
- Calcium
- Iron
- Potassium
Dried fruit is rich in antioxidants and dried mango provides a rich amount of natural antioxidants. Antioxidant-rich foods have been shown to protect against a variety of diseases, including some types of cancer.
Potential health benefits of soft dried mango
Along with being a rich source of antioxidants, dried mangoes contain high levels of several essential vitamins and minerals.
Research has revealed some potential health benefits of consuming dried mango:
Prevent cancer
A diet with a wide variety of foods remains one of the best options for reducing the risk of certain types of cancer. Fresh fruits like mangoes can be helpful, but research shows that cancer-fighting polyphenols and flavonoids are even more abundant in soft dried mangoes. This benefit is increased when mangoes are pretreated with citric acid before drying.
Improve eye health
The vitamin A in dried mangoes may play a role in preventing macular degeneration and other vision problems.