Mango tree

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Mangifera indica

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The mango tree (Mangifera indica) is a plant from the genus Mangos (Mangifera) within the family Sumacaceae (Anacardiaceae). The mango tree is native to tropical Asia, Africa and South America.
The evergreen mango tree reaches growth heights of up to 45 m. The ripe mango fruit weighs up to 3 kg. The edible, peeled fruit has a strong aromatic-sweetish smell and taste.

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The extracts from the pulp as well as from the seeds of the mango fruit are used in cosmetic formulations.

Mangifera indica extract (INCI) is the extract from the flesh of the mango fruit.

Mangifera indica seed oil (INCI) is the oily extract (known as mango butter) from the seeds of the mango fruit.

Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.

The rind of the fruit contains tannins and up to 10% mangiferine, a yellow dye.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles