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Brilio.net - Mango is a tropical fruit that is spread throughout most of Indonesia. You can even easily find this plant in someone's yard. Indeed, many people plant mangoes because the trees are shady and can produce lots of fruit for consumption.
Among the many types, mango fruit which has a sweet taste is the most sought after. Types of mango such as fragrant sweet, manalagi, and Indramayu mango are known for their distinctive sweet taste. Even though it has a natural sweet taste, sometimes fruit sold in the market tends to taste bland because it is harvested before its time.
But you know what? There is a way that can be done to increase the sweet taste of this mango. An Instagram user @adaah_earth once shared how to increase the sweet taste of mangoes with simple ingredients found in the kitchen. Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @adaah_earth on Saturday (20/7), the kitchen ingredient in question is salt.
Yes, salt can be a natural flavor enhancer that will make mangoes sweeter. Apart from that, the acid level in mangoes can also be reduced, so that the sweet taste becomes more dominant. How to apply it is also quite easy. Before adding salt, prepare a large container filled with water to soak the mango.
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At this stage, it is best to soak the mango for 15-30 minutes to remove pesticides and insecticides. That way, mangoes will be safer to consume later. After soaking in this first stage, remove and drain the mango. If so, gently rub the surface of the mango with the palm of your hand to remove any remaining dirt that is still attached. After that rinse under running water.
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So, in the second stage, prepare clean water again in a basin or large container. Then add a little salt and stir until dissolved. If so, add the mangoes that have been rinsed and soak for just 5-10 minutes. It's best to avoid soaking mangoes in salt water for too long because the flesh can become soft.
If so, remove and peel the mango for consumption. For maximum results, it is best to do this process when the mango is about to be consumed. Avoid soaking mangoes if they are still being stored. That way, the fruit will stay fresh and taste sweeter.
This post about tricks for consuming mangoes has been viewed more than 2.9 million times on Instagram. It's not surprising that this video has attracted the attention of netizens. In fact, quite a few other Instagram users responded directly in the comments column.
" Thank you for the information, " said Instagram @royalspicenl.
" Keep up the excellent work of sharing valuable insights with us (keep sharing important knowledge that adds insight, OK)," wrote the Instagram account @lyfngo.
" For how long before consumption should we soak mangoes? (soaked for how long before consuming), " asked the Instagram account @naugdeepkss.
" 30mins is enough (around 30 minutes is enough) ," replied Instagram user @rajeshyemula.
(brl/mal)
