Philippine Brand Dried Mango Candy, 100 g

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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 Read our study about buyer requirements for processed fruit and vegetables for a general overview of buyer requirements in Europe. In Thailand, the official season for mangoes runs from late March through July. Thai mangoes are nevertheless also available in other months. During the first few months of the year, mangoes are harvested in Chaiyapoom, Pijit, Phitsanulok and Udon. Around June, they are harvested in Chiangmai and Chiangrai. Towards the end of the year, mangoes are available for harvest in Prajuab, Nakornratsima and Chaiyapoom. The leading mango variety used for drying in Thailand is Nam Dok Mai.

Visit leading European trade fairs regularly to meet competitors and potential customers. Examples include ANUGA, SIAL and Food Ingredients Europe. For organic products, visit Biofach, the world's largest trade fair for organic food and agriculture. Mangoes are also rich in vitamin C, which is important for forming blood vessels and healthy collagen, as well as helping you heal. Thai producers’ promotional activities are supported by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of the Ministry of Commerce. The DITP regularly organizes national pavilions for Thai exporters at leading European trade shows. The current strategy of DITP is to increase online sales by Thai companies through such online markets places as Thaitrade and Alibaba. In addition to its exports of naturally dried mangoes, Thailand is the world’s leading exporter of candied mangoes. This type of product is sometimes defined as ‘dehydrated mangoes’ on the European market, but this definition is not precise enough. Mexico: producer of high-quality dried mangoesPlease note that this list is not exhaustive and food certification systems are constantly under development. The majority of food safety certification programmes are complementary to ISO standards like ISO 22000. Companies have different requirements for social responsibility. Some companies will require adherence to their own codes of conduct or common standards, such as the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange ( SEDEX), Ethical Trading Initiative ( ETI) or the Business Social Compliance Initiative code of conduct (amfori BSCI). Read CBI’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetables studies to gain a better understanding of competition from fresh fruit.

In Burkina Faso, a large mango-drying sector developed in the late 1990s. The main production zone for mangoes covers Orodara, Banfora and Bobo-Dioulasso. According to the Association of Mango Producers of Burkina Faso, the country has almost 75 mango-drying facilities. These facilities employ more than 10,000 people, 91% of whom are women. The majority of European buyers will ask for Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized certification. For dried mangoes, the most popular certification programmes (all recognized by GFSI) are as follows:Use the services of your national export promotion agency and actively participate in the creation of export strategies. Mangoes are also helpful for supporting your cardiovascular system. They are a great source of magnesium and potassium, both of which are connected to lower blood pressure and a regular pulse. Furthermore, mangoes are the source of a compound known as mangiferin, which early studies suggest may be able to reduce inflammation of the heart.

Ripe mangoes can be refrigerated —this will slow down their ripening process. They can be kept this way for 5 days, if they're whole. When they're peeled and cut, they can be kept in your refrigerator in an airtight container for several days. You can freeze them for up to 6 months. Retailers rarely buy directly from exporters in developing countries. One new development is the polarization of the retail sector into discounters and high-level segments. Until recently, naturally dried mangoes were offered primarily by high-end retail segments. In the past two years, however, dried mangoes are also offered by several large European discounters (such as ‘Simply Nature’ dried mangoes by ALDI and ‘Alesto’ dried mangoes and dried pineapples by Lidl). Understand the pressure from retailers to provide sustainable products, and increase your competitiveness by investing in several certification schemes related to CSR, organic or food safety. Food safety certification is the minimum requirement for reaching the retail segment. Other Thai dried-mango companies include the following: Unity Food, TanTan, Smile Fruit, Chinwong Food Company, Fruit House, Apple’s Island, Fruittara, Thaweephol Samroiyod, Vita Food, Ampro Intertrade, Chin Huay, S.Ruamthai, V & K Pineapple Canning and Fruit House Thailand. Mexican companies

Responsible and sustainable business practices and the fair treatment of all people in the supply chain are becoming increasingly important. To force companies to take better care of human rights and environmental impacts in their supply chains, the European Union announced mandatory legislation on due diligence in March 2021.

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. 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 MangoHoney. These have a smaller seed than other types of mangoes, so their ratio of flesh to seed is higher.