Exploring the phytochemicals in imported mangos

Conducted By: United States Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service, Lane, OK.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Penelope Perkins-Veazie

Timeline: 4/1/2006 – 8/31/2008

Objectives:

• Identify the variations in phytochemicals/antioxidants among all the varieties of mangos imported and sold in the U.S. and tested at the eating ripeness stage
• Provide the groundwork for future medical studies and provide solid data for use in marketing, labeling and promotion of mangos as a part of a healthy diet

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