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Mango: Katchamita variety

Mar 8th, 2007 Posted in Fruits, Know Thy Food | 6 comments »
Katchamita Indian Mango (Mangifera indica)
Mangifera indica

Oh I didn’t know that what we commonly refer to as Indian mangoes are really called katchamita, which of course originate from India.

A previous post articulates how different mango varieties are eaten in the Philippines. Indian mangoes, for us, are best eaten unripe, for snacking with baguc (bagoong, salted shrimp fry paste) or a bit of salt.

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