Native to Southern Asia, where they are distributed worldwide, have become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics with almost half of the worlds mango crop being sourced from India.  Their texture can vary between different types of mango's but they are generally sweet.  Sour, unripe mango is ideal for chutney's and jams whereas ripe mango's are used in sauces and sweet chilies or desserts like water ice and smoothies.  Dried mangoes are exotically sweet and tart and rich in vitamin A and dietary fiber and are a health treat to be enjoyed anywhere.