Introduction
With the mango season here once again, I am very happy, wa-lillaahilhamd
Allaah `aza wa jal says in the Qur’aan:
It is He Who sends down water (rain) from the sky, and with it We bring forth vegetation of all kinds, and out of it We bring forth green stalks, from which We bring forth thick clustered grain. And out of the datepalm and its spathe come forth clusters of dates hanging low and near, and gardens of grapes, olives and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety and taste). Look at their fruits when they begin to bear, and the ripeness thereof. Verily! In these things there are signs for people who believe.
Explanation
“…. Look upon its fruit when it fructifies and ripens….”
From the time when the fruit appears on the branch of the tree until the time when the fruit ripens, together with all the changes that occur: taste;color; odour; and its smallness and bigness. This is so that as a human with the inability to create that can comprehend that there is a Wise Creator in the course of both its creation and administration.
Allaah concludes by saying:
“…. Verily, there are signs in that for a people who believe.”.
With regards to fruits, from the point of combination, it contains various substances. Also, from the point of taste, and medical properties are extraordinarily different. For example, different fruits contain different vitamins and minerals.
This explanation is from one side. On the other side, from the time a fruit is green until when it completely ripens, there are different stages that the fruit must pass. This subject is greatly considerable, since the innate laboratories of a fruit are continuously busy changing its chemical combinations until it reaches the last stage and when the conditions of its chemical structure will be fixed.
Every one of these stages by itself is an indication to the Glory and, Power of the Creator.
Different types of mangoes exported to the UK
The top Mango exporters are India, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, Israel, South Africa and Peru. However, I would only recommend the mangoes that are exported from India and Pakistan, as not only are they extremely sweet – unlike the rest of them – but also come from back home: therefore alot cheaper 
There are four main types of mangoes exported from Indo-Pak, my favorite is Chausan:
Alphonso – Originating in India, this ‘King of Mangoes’ has yellow with pale green skin concealing smooth and creamy non-fibrous melting flesh. It is very sweet with undertones of vanilla and spice. Available mid April – May.
Kesar – This India mango has yellow skin with red shoulder blush and saffron yellow flesh. It is very sweet with a distinct saffron flavour. Available mid May – June.
Chausan – From Pakistan, this mango has yellow skin with a green streak. Enjoy its very sweet flesh during June, July and August. Sindhri – Canary yellow in colour, this Pakistani fruit is almost fibreless and is very sweet and aromatic.
Above is what a mango looks like from countries other that indo-pak.
Here we go, from indo-pak:
Where to buy from?
Many grocery shops owned by asians located in mainly asian areas around the UK have fresh mangoes in stock everyday between mid-April till late August. Also, I have seen these Indian/Pakistani mangoes in Sainsburys recently. However, I would recommend you buy from an Asian shop as it is more likely to be cheap and have alot more variety.
The Health Benefits of mangoes
Mangoes are rich in vitamin A and have good amounts of vitamins B and C as well as Potassium, Calcium and Iron.
We are advised to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Half a mango counts as one portion.
How to cut a mango?
If you are a total newbie watch this clip. If not follow the instructions on this link.
Conclusion
No doubt mangoes are delicious, so please share them and enjoy. Also remember to pray the supplication:
Recite:
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي ثَمَرِنَا وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مَدِينَتِنَا وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي صَاعِنَا وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مُدِّنَا
“O Allah, grant blessings in the fruit and grant blessings in our city and grant blessings in the weighing of our harvest (flour)”.
(Hisnul Hasin)
