It's a season where you're in love...Rich antioxidants in Apple Mango, effective for summer

Jun 18, 2025

It's a season where you're in love...Rich antioxidants in Apple Mango, effective for summer
◇Jeju Apple Mango Shaved Ice. Photo courtesy =JW Marriott Jeju



Nowadays, when people are looking for cool food in the hot heat, the demand for 'Apple Mango' desserts has increased significantly.

Apple mango bingsu, which is called 「Ae-mang-bing」 centering around the hotel area, as well as apple mango desserts such as cakes and drinks, have emerged as representative menus in the summer.

Domestic apple mangoes are also popular. Since it was cultivated on Jeju Island in the early 2000s, cultivation areas such as Tongyeong, Haman, and Gimhae have been gradually expanding due to climate change.




Unlike yellow regular mangoes, Apple mangoes have a red color like apples and are more sour than regular mangoes.

First of all, Apple Mango is rich in various antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, polyphenol, and mangiferin, helping to recover fatigue, strengthen immunity and prevent inflammation.

The calorie content is 64 kcal per 100g, and the abundant dietary fiber is effective in preventing constipation and preventing various gastrointestinal diseases. Water-soluble dietary fiber (pectin) and mangiferin components help prevent cardiovascular disease by controlling blood cholesterol. In addition, it is good for controlling blood pressure and maintaining heart health due to its low saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium content.




In addition, beta-carotene components in yellow pulp are converted to vitamin A in the body, helping prevent skin aging and protect vision. Beta-carotene can cause asthma, colorectal cancer, breast cancer,

Studies have also shown that it is helpful for prostate cancer and colon cancer. Vitamin K helps calcium absorption and is also good for bone health, such as preventing osteoporosis.

However, Apple Mango is a lacquer tree family, and if you are allergic to lacquer trees, you should be careful about your intake. In addition, due to the high sugar content, it is advisable to avoid excessive intake if you are managing diabetes or blood sugar.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.