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Mango peel contains significantly higher levels of polyphenols, specifically mangiferin, compared to mango pulp, and these compounds exhibit anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties.
For maximum antioxidant intake, consume mango peels or supplements containing mangiferin, as they contain higher levels than the pulp.
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Mango peel has a higher polyphenol content than mango pulp at all growth stages of the fruit. ... Mangiferin is a predominant bioactive compound in mango tree bark and is found in the fruits, roots, and leaves as well. The amount of mangiferin and its derivatives is higher in the peel than in the pulp...
Why this rating
Review paper citing multiple studies on mangiferin content.
Source
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds in Three Different Parts of Mango Fruit
Veeranjaneya Reddy Lebaka et al. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2021
DOI 10.3390/ijerph18020741
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