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.
Dried mangoes are best eaten as snacks. They can also be added to cereals, grains, and salads. For mango lovers living in places where mangoes do not grow naturally, dried mangoes are a viable alternative.
Sugar and sulphites are traditionally incorporated in the process primarily to inhibit enzyme activities (which lead to spoilage), and to preserve the fruit’s color. Some manufacturers sell “all natural” variants of dried mangoes that do not undergo sugaring or sulphuring.
Admittedly, the process of drying leads to loss of some water-soluble vitamins, chief of which is vitamin C. Nonetheless, much of a mango’s nutritional content remains even after drying.
