Why does canned mango pulp have no vitamin A?
Mango contains plenty of vitamin A (http://www.thefruitpages.com/chartmango.shtml). I have some frozen mango which confirms this on the bag. However, a can of mango pulp says that it has 0% of the daily recommended amount. Why is that?
Best Answer
The vitamin loss is due primarily to the puree'ing. The viramin A in mangoes comes from beta-carotene, and beta-carotene breaks down easily due to oxidation. On a similar note, I've seen recommendations that carrots (another good source of beta-carotene) not be chopped into small pieces before canning to preserve their vitamin content.
Lots of vitamins are also destroyed by the heat of canning, but beta-carotene is not as susceptible to this problem because it is fat soluble.
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The vitamin loss is due primarily to the puree'ing. The viramin A in mangoes comes from beta-carotene, and beta-carotene breaks down easily due to oxidation.Is canned mango pulp good for you?
It contains vitamin A which in turn promotes better eyesight and bone development. Vitamin C in the fruit boosts the general immunity of the body. As a rich source of potassium, it helps to control blood pressure.Is mango puree the same as mango pulp?
Mango pulp and mango puree both are the part of the fruit. In both cases, fruit skin and seeds are removed. The puree is more blended and fine consistency than pulp. To make puree you can use a food processor or hand blender or just use a fork and sieve.What is the pulp of mango?
Mango Pulp is prepared from selected varieties of Fresh Mango Fruit. Fully matured Mangoes are harvested, quickly transported to the fruit processing plant, inspected and washed.Does mango puree have vitamin C?
Mango is low in calories yet high in nutrients \u2014 particularly vitamin C, which aids immunity, iron absorption, and cell growth and repair.Is Canned Fruit as Healthy?
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Answer 2
On this website they say: "We take intensive care to retain the natural characteristics of taste, colour, nutritional value and flavour of the fruits."
So maybe it depends on the brand. Some brands use a more 'rougher' process than others, that could be the reason. I'm not sure though, but check out other brands, maybe some will have vitamin A in it.
Answer 3
Just analysed for vitamin A in mango puree. There is none or rather it is lower than my LOQ of 27 ug/100 ml. This is despite the retinol colour on the puree during extraction.
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