One of the sweetest fruits, mango can be just as delicious as candy. Fortunately, it offers far more nutrients. Mango is a great snack in fresh form, but becomes even sweeter and more convenient when dried.
Dried mango is sometimes used as a folk remedy for:
Inflammation
Boosting the Immune System
Lowering blood sugar levels
A few studies show some support for these claims, but more research is required before dried mango can be recommended for such health benefits.
Vitamin A
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Many dried fruits are rich in antioxidants. Dried mango provides an especially powerful dose. Foods high in antioxidants have been shown to offer protection against a variety of conditions, including several types of cancer.
Potential Health Benefits of Dried Mango
Along with being a rich source of antioxidants, dried mango contains high levels of several essential vitamins and minerals. These benefits are accompanied by a high sugar content and a few additional concerns that people with certain health conditions may want to consider.
Research has revealed some potential health benefits of eating dried mango:
Cancer Prevention
Eating a diet rich in produce remains one of the best options for reducing the risk of several types of cancer. Fresh fruit such as mango can be helpful, but research suggests that cancer-fighting polyphenols and flavonoids are even more abundant in dried mango. This benefit increases when the mango is pretreated with citric acid before dried.
Improved Eye Health
The vitamin A in dried mango may play a role in preventing macular degeneration and other vision problems.
Potential Risks of Dried Mango
Dried mango may contain high levels of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, but it’s also high in calories and sugar. Mango can be easy to overeat, so keep these considerations in mind before you enjoy this treat:
Allergic Reactions
Mango peel contains high levels of a substance called urushiol. This compound is also found in cashews, pistachios, and poison ivy. In fresh mangoes, its highest concentration is contained within the skin.
If you use fresh fruit to prepare dried mango, use caution when it comes into contact with your skin. If you’re allergic, Exposure can cause rashes similar to those from poison ivy. Since dried mangoes don’t include the skin, simply eating them will not cause an allergic reaction from urushiol.
However, eating dried mango can cause side effects like red eyes and runny nose if you’re allergic to sulfites. You can avoid this by choosing unsulfured (or sulfite-free) dried fruit.
High in Sugar
Dried mango is high in sugar, even compared to its fresh form. Some prepackaged types further increase the sweetness with additional sugar.
Unsweetened dried mango is better than crystallized or sweetened varieties. Still, even small amounts of any type of dried mango may lead to significant increases in blood glucose levels. If you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes or managing the condition, consider substituting dried mangos for limited quantities of the fresh version. One serving of ½ cup of fresh mango contains about half the sugar of its dried companion.
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