Philippine Brand Dried Mango Candy, 100 g

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Read CBI’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetables studies to gain a better understanding of competition from fresh fruit. The European Commission Regulation sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in food products. This regulation is frequently updated, and apart from the limits set for general foodstuffs, there are a number of specific contaminant limits for specific products, including dried mangoes. The most common requirements regarding contaminants in dried mangoes are related to pesticide residues, microbiological organisms, preservatives, and food additives. Pesticide residues

In Ghana, the main mango-growing areas are in the south-eastern region, mostly in the Dangme West and Somanya Districts. More than 500 farmers specialize in mango production, with a total of 5,600 acres covered by mango plantations. Although there are several drying facilities for dried fruit in Ghana, the largest quantities are exported by the Swiss/Ghanaian company HPW (read more about this company in the section below). The Philippines: emerging supplier Dried mangoes do not require any special temperature during transport or storage. Extremely high or low temperatures should nevertheless be avoided. At high storage temperatures, fruit sugar particles may form on the surface of the product, thereby hardening and discolouring them. Labelling requirements Mango can be found year-round in grocery stores, health food stores, and occasionally even at farmers' markets. This tasty fruit is sweet with just a hint of tart. When slicing mangoes, it's important to watch out for the large, flat seed at the center, which can easily dull knives.

Mango skin contains a compound called urushiol, which is also found in poison ivy. Urushiol is what causes the itchy red rash after touching the poison ivy plant. While mango skin contains less urushiol than poison ivy, it can still cause rashes and allergic responses. On rare occasions, some people can even react allergically when eating the peeled fruit. If you have a negative reaction to poison ivy, you should take care when peeling the fruit and never attempt to eat the skin. How to Eat Mango Mango butter is a rich source of mangiferin, an antioxidant that can help reduce the risk of cellular damage that can cause diseases such as cancer. There are many mango-processing companies in Thailand, many of which can be described as an example of good practice. However, GCF International is one of the largest producers of dried mangoes in Thailand, having been active for more than 30 years. Over the years, GCF International has developed into the largest Thai dried-fruit exporter, reaching almost 50 export destinations around the world. GCF is constantly investing in innovations and creating new products. Established and new products are regularly promoted in the leading trade fairs in Europe.

Read our study on Trends relating to the European market for processed fruit, vegetables and edible nuts for an overview of the developments of the sustainability initiatives in the European market.Quality classification: Depending on the presence of defects, dried mangoes can be categorized into the classes Extra, Class I and Class II. This classification determines the percentage of defective products by number or weight.