Full Description
This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra. Beyond myth, mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavoured smoothies grace Western shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritize shelf-life over taste. True mango aficionados savour the sensory delight of over a thousand vibrant varieties, relishing diverse colours, flavours from sweet to sour, textures and fragrances.
Contents
Introduction
1 Magnificent Mango: Botany, Production and Health
2 Mango Movement
3 Mughals and Mangoes
4 British and European Connections to Mango
5 Mao, Mangoes and the East
6 Sugary Sweet to Sharply Sour: Philippines, Southeast Asia, Australia and South Pacific
7 Mangoes, Metaphors and Meanings
8 Mango Miracle: Future Potential of Mangoes
Recipes
References
Select Bibliography
Websites and Associations
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
