Why is mango called bathroom fruit?
Mango is a tropical fruit that grows on trees in the genus Mangifera. It is native to South Asia but widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
The fruit is oval or oblong, with a thin skin that, depending on the variety, can be green, yellow, or red.
A perfectly ripe mango will be soft to the touch, have a pleasant aroma, and have a sweet, juicy, and slightly tangy taste. Some people also describe the flavour of mango as having floral or tropical notes with a creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
Mangoes are a popular fruit worldwide and are often used in various dishes, including smoothies, pudding, payasam, salads, desserts, and even savoury dishes like curries and chutneys.
The flesh of the mango is juicy, sweet, and fragrant, with a smooth texture that can vary from fibrous to almost creamy, depending on the variety.
The fruit contains a large, flat stone or seed in the centre that is not edible.
British Knowledge about Mango
The British never understood and tried to twist the name for mango. That too, if it was an Alphonso Mango, it was under their enmity as Alfanso D Albergue, the king of Mango fruits.
The late Dr M S Randhawa once wrote that the British did not savour the sight of Indians squatting on the floor and sucking on mangoes, with the juice flowing down their elbows. They often referred to it as the bathroom fruit.