MANGO BUTTER

Mango Kernel fat is obtained from the seed kernels of mango (Mangifera indica). Mango trees are abundantly distributed throughout India, with innumerable and regional varieties of the fruit. The fruit is consumed both as a delicacy and as food. The estimated production of mangoes in India is around 7 million tones. Mango contains an ovoid oblique solitary seed, also called stone. The latter consists of a hard shell with a kernel inside. The potential availability of mango kernels in the country is around one million tones which can yield about 70,000 tones of mango kernel fat. Mango fat contains 8-12% oil.