One of the biggest mango suppliers in the US, Freska Produce, has announced in a press release that it will make an appearance on a popular Lifetime Channel television show, The Balancing Act, to promote the consumption of mangoes among American viewers.
The segment will air on Friday 9 April and Friday 14 May, and features Freska representative Peter Edwards, who is also the executive chef at Watermark restaurant in Ventura, California.
Chef Edwards will share tips for cooking with mangoes (such as knowing when a mango is ripe and methods for proper slicing), as well as highlighting the fruit’s vast nutritional benefits and culinary versatility with simple recipes.
“Mangoes are very nutritious and considered a super food,” commented Freska co-founder Gary Clevenger. “They are easy to prepare in a dish, which makes using them in your everyday life and in any meal interesting and delicious.”
Mangoes are high in Vitamin A and C, provide a substantial serving of dietary fibre and over 20 different vitamins and minerals, according to Freska.
The tropical fruit is also free of sodium, cholesterol and fat, making them a great daily addition to any healthy diet, the company said.
Freska Produce claims to be the leading supplier of mangoes in the US, offering year-round availability of the fruit, which is quickly growing in demand throughout North America.
The group distributes five different varieties: Hadens, Tommy Atkins, Atualfos, Kents and Keitts.
“There are numerous mango varieties all over the world,” added Mr Clevenger. “The ones we provide are the most popular in the US. People are becoming more familiar with the fruit and learning how to enjoy the tropical flavour in their favourite meals.”
