Xi Shi Mango is a Chinese-made and widely cultivated commercially in Taiwan. скачать в хорошем качестве

Xi Shi Mango is a Chinese-made and widely cultivated commercially in Taiwan.

Xi Shi mango is a rare, exquisite variety originating from Taiwan, known for its beautiful appearance with a reddish-orange skin and sweet, fiberless, juicy, and creamy yellow flesh with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and fragrant aroma. Named after a famous ancient Chinese concubine, it is also called Beiliao No. 1 and Xishi mango. These compact, productive trees thrive in warm, sunny climates and can be grown in pots or gardens.   This video showcases the beauty and characteristics of the Xi Shi mango variety Characteristics Appearance: Thin, smooth, and taut skin that ripens to vibrant golden yellow and dark red or reddish-pink hues, with tiny yellow lenticels and black dots appearing as it matures.  Flesh: Juicy, sweet, fiberless, and creamy with a rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.  Aroma: A sweet and fragrant aroma.  Size: Fruits typically weigh between 500-800 grams.  Origin & Cultivation Origin: Taiwan.  Name: Named after the ancient Chinese beauty Xi Shi (or Xi Tzu), a concubine of the King of Wu.  Growth: Thrives in warm, humid climates and requires full sun.  Growing Conditions: Can be grown in well-draining, slightly acidic soil with organic matter. It is also well-suited for growing in pots, making it a versatile option for home gardens.  Tree Characteristics: A compact and highly productive variety, ideal for home gardens.  Why It's Popular Exquisite Quality:  Known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and creamy, fiberless texture, living up to its name.  Striking Appearance:  Its visually appealing appearance with a vibrant reddish-orange skin makes it a striking and attractive fruit.  Versatile for Gardens: Description/Taste Xi Shi mangoes are one of the larger varietals found in Taiwanese markets, averaging 8 to 20 centimeters in length and 6.5 to 8.5 centimeters in diameter, and have an elongated, slightly tapered shape. Consumers often describe the fruit as having a water-drop-like shape with curved ends, a slender appearance, and a lightly pointed tip. Xi Shi mangoes range from 0.5 to 1.2 kilograms in weight and the skin ripens to vibrant shades of golden yellow and dark red. The skin is thin, smooth, taut, and firm, being delicate and easily scarred or bruised. As the fruit ripens, yellow lenticels and tiny black dots may appear on the surface. The skin also transitions from having a matte nature to developing an oily sheen when ripe. Underneath the surface, the golden yellow-orange flesh is dense, thick, aqueous, tender, smooth, fibreless, and succulent. Taiwanese consumers comment that the flesh has a peach-like consistency and the seed in the center of the fruit is thin, small, and flat. Xi Shi mangoes release a faint, sweet, and sugarcane-like aroma and will be slightly soft to the touch around the stem when mature. The variety is eaten ripe and has a high sugar content, around 16 to 18 degrees Brix, creating a rich, sweet, sugary, fruity, and tropical taste. Seasons/Availability Xi Shi mangoes are available from mid-July through August in Taiwan. Current Facts Xi Shi mangoes, botanically classified as Mangifera indica, are a Taiwanese variety belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. There are over 23 varieties of mangoes cultivated throughout Taiwan and Xi Shi mangoes are a late-season variety prized for their red coloring, large size, and sweet flavor. Xi Shi mangoes are a specialty mango grown in limited quantities throughout Southern Taiwan due to its challenging cultivation requirements. Each Xi Shi mango must be individually bagged by hand on the tree during production to protect the delicate-skinned fruits from pests and weather damage. Xi Shi mangoes are also a long fruit-bearing, soft-branched variety, meaning the fruits can easily fall from the branches in periods of strong winds. These cultivation requirements have restricted the number of growers desiring to produce Xi Shi mangoes, resulting in the variety to be sold at premium prices as a seasonal delicacy. Xi Shi mangoes are also known as Beiliao No. 1 mangoes, Xishi mangoes, and Xi Tzu mangoes. In Taiwanese markets, Xi Shi mangoes are often wrapped in Styrofoam and are neatly arranged in displays to highlight their elongated shape and vibrant red, auspicious coloring. The variety is favored for gift-giving, as it is larger, sweeter, and less fibrous than the commercially dominant Aiwen, also known as Irwin mango. Xi Shi mangoes are enjoyed raw and are consumed as a sweet, refreshing, and honeyed fruit Nutritional Value Xi Shi mangoes have not been extensively studied for their nutritional properties. Mangoes, in general, are a source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, calcium to protect bones and teeth, and iron to develop the protein hemoglobin for oxygen transport through the bloodstream. Mangoes also provide vitamin A to maintain healthy organs, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, magnesium to control nerve functions