How To Make Mango Pulp (Mango Puree)

Learn How To Make Mango Pulp (Mango Puree) in under 5 minutes and use it throughout the year to make your favorite recipes (gluten-free, vegan).

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• About Homemade Mango Pulp
• Which Mangoes Are Best To Make Mango Puree
• Health Benefits Of Mangoes
• How To Make Mango Pulp
• Usage Suggestions
• Storage Suggestions
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About Homemade Mango Pulp

Learn How To Make Mango Pulp (Mango Puree) in just 5 minutes. Make a big batch and freeze it in summers when fresh ripe mangoes are in season and use it throughout the year to make your favorite mango recipes.

I am sharing 3 different ways in which you can make it at home.

Although mango pulp is easily available in stores these days, making it at home has many advantages.

Homemade mango puree is made using high-quality mangoes. There is no artificial color, flavor, preservative, or chemical added to it. Fresh mango pulp tastes much better than canned mango pulp.

Making it at home is much more economical too. Make sure to make it in mango season when mangoes are at their best and cheap too.

This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be easily doubled or tripled.

Which Mangoes Are Best To Make Mango Puree

You need just one ingredient to make mango pulp recipe, fresh mangoes, so choose the best ones.

There are a variety of mangoes available all around the world but nothing can beat the taste of Indian or Mexican mangoes.

Choose mangoes that are less fibrous and very juicy.

Indian mango varieties like Alphonso mangoes, Dussheri, or Kesar Mangoes are my to-go varieties to make mango puree. You will find these in any Indian grocery store during summer.

You can also use Mexican varieties like Ataulfo, Haden, or Kent.

Select ripe mangoes! They can be either bright orange or green in color. To check if the mangoes are ripe, press the mango a little and if it feels soft, then the mangoes are ripe. Ripe mangoes will also smell fruity.

Choose mangoes that are free of blemishes or dark spots.

Health Benefits Of Mangoes

The king of fruits, mango is a favorite among all. But apart from its incredible taste, it also comes with many health benefits.

• Mangoes are said to be rich in magnesium and potassium, which help lower blood pressure and regularize pulse.
• It is also a good source of mangiferin, which helps in reducing the inflammation of the heart.
• Mango is also great for the stomach due to its fiber-rich properties. It is great for digestion and also helps with other stomach-related issues.
• It is rich in beta-carotene, which lowers the risk of certain kinds of cancers and is also said to be great for skin health.

How To Make Mango Pulp

Prepare The Mangoes

Rinse the mangoes well with water and wipe them with a kitchen cloth.

Using a sharp paring knife, remove the blacktip and peel the mangoes. Discard the peel.

Cut off all the flesh around the pit and discard the pit.

Cut the flesh into small pieces.

Puree The Mangoes

Using A Blender

Transfer the mango pieces to a blender jar or a food processor.

Blend to make a smooth pulp.

Note – Do not add any sugar or water while blending.

Using A Hand Blender

To make the pulp using a hand blender, add the mango pieces to a deep bowl. Make a smooth puree using a hand blender.

Using A Fork

If you don’t have a blender, hand blender, or food processor, you can still make mango puree using a fork.

Add the mango pieces to a bowl and mash them well using a fork. Pass the puree through a fine-mesh strainer.

Usage Suggestions

You can enjoy mango pulp on its own. Believe me, it makes for a great healthy dessert after your weekday meals.

You can use it to make ice creams, sorbet, kulfi, popsicles, greek yogurt, overnight oats, porridge, etc. Here are some options – Mango Kulfi, Mango Ice Cream, Mango Mastani, etc.

Use it to make beverages like smoothies, iced tea, milkshake, lassi, juice, cocktails, mocktails, etc. Here are some options – Mango Iced Tea, Mango Green Tea, Mango Kale Smoothie, Mango Lassi, Mango Pineapple Smoothie, etc.

It can also be used to make desserts such as cake, tea cakes, cheesecakes, parfaits, cupcakes, panna cotta, puddings, frostings, etc. Here are some options – Mango Cobbler, Mango Chia Pudding, etc.

Use homemade mango pulp to make Indian desserts like Mango Phirni, Mango Shrikhand, Aam Papad, etc.

You can also use it to make Mango Salad Dressing, Mango Chili Sauce, etc.

Storage Suggestions

Mango pulp can be stored in a clean and dry airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Use a clean spoon for every use, as it will ensure it lasts longer.

It can be frozen for the rest of the year. Either add the mango pulp into an individual freezer-safe container or ziplock bag and freeze it.

You can also freeze the pulp in ice cube trays to get small cubes for every use. Once they are frozen, you can transfer them to zip-lock bags.

I will recommend you freeze it in small portions, as once thawed you can’t freeze it again.

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