Cebu is well- known for its delicious, tasty dried mango which is one of the favorite “pasalubong” (present) fruit snack of Filipinos here and abroad. Philippines has the sweetest mangoes and are without a doubt, the best tasting dried mangoes in the world! These dried mangoes have a sweet, non-acidic flavor, lush, sweet, tasty, rich in vitamins, and a healthy alternative to sugary snack. Dried mangoes can be eaten as is, as snack and dessert or used as ingredients for ice cream mixes and toppings.

Dried Mango Ingredients:

- 10 kgs firm ripe mangoes
- 1800 g refined sugar
- 4 L water
- 10 g sodium metabisulfite (preservative)

Materials:

- Stainless steel peeler
- Stainless steel knife
- Cheesecloth
- Chopping board
- Thermometer
- Colander or strainer
- Cabinet dryer
- Polyethylene bags

Procedures:

1. Wash mangoes thoroughly. Peel using stainless steel peeler.
2. Slice diagonally about 5/16 of an inch thick.
3. Prepare syrup by mixing sugar, water and sodium metabisulfite.
4. Heat the syrup then add the mango slices. Heat until 90oC
5. Soak mangoes in syrup for 6 hours overnight.
6. Drain the mangoes from the syrup.
7. Spread on trays and dry at 45-55^oC for at least 18 hours.
8. Sweat in cheesecloth overnight.
9. Pack in polyethylene bags and seal.

This is a great snack and makes a good business that you can sell to your neighbors, friends or to offices, parks and snack house.

Sources: pcarrd.dost.gov.ph. Sept 2009. Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) – National Mango Research and Development Center (NMRDC) San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras Photo: nutsonline

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