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CALYPSO™ FACTS

• The variety behind the Calypso™ brand is called B74 - catchy name eh?
• The Calypso™ Mango is expected to add AUD$50 million to the value of the Australian mango industry in the next five years.
• The botanical name for the mango tree is "Mangifera indica".
• Mangoes are known as the "King of Fruits" and originated in south-east Asia.
• Mangoes were introduced into Australia during the early years of European settlement via ships trading between north Queensland and south-east Asia.
• In India, mangoes are considered to be a sacred fruit as it is thought that Buddha used to only meditate under a mango tree.
• Unlike other types, the trees that produce Calypso™ mangoes, yield just two years after planting.
• Mangoes belong to the same family as the cashew and pistachio nut.
• Mango, both in its green and ripe form is a very good tenderising agent, therefore ideal to include in any marinade.
• Consumption of Australian mangoes is approximately 60, 000 tonnes per annum. That is an average of 900g per household or two to three pieces of fruit a season.