Comments on: Fresh Ripe Mango Shake

By: wine

wine — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:29:17 +0000

where can you buy ripe manoes in batangas by the “kaing”?

By: lyndsay cabildo

lyndsay cabildo — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:53:56 +0000

Thailand Mango shakes are really good too, but yeah, Philippines’ mango shakes is better, sweeter, and yummier….hmmm…

By: dragon

dragon — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:47:55 +0000

Hi MM, the frequency of mango discussion proves how much beloved this fruit is. I have tried mangoes from Bangkok, India, US, Mexican, Hawaiian. To Gonzo who reserves judgment on Indian mangoes: I was “fortunate” to have been in Kolkota at the height of their mango season. A dear friend brought us to a “local”, i.e. Hindu/Filipino dinner where the host prepped us with the piece de resistance: their local mango. My verdict? Mangoes from India are sweet but watery. If I remember the flesh is pretty much of the same ratio as the fiber (as opposed to yellow Filipino mangoes being more fleshy than fibrous with the juice being more “syrupy” than watery). Thai mangoes can NEVER ever be in the same category as Filipino, or even Indian mango–considering they do produce a lot of sweet fruits, they won’t get this right. Why do I arrogantly say this? The bottomline for the quality of our mango is SOIL quality. This is also the reason why mangoes from Ceby, Guimaras, Zambales still differ in quality never mind if they fall under the same species.

By: lizlinder

lizlinder — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:33:49 +0000

Long live the Philippine Mango! We’re (Filipinos) aren’t the only ones claiming the Fil Mango is the best in the world. My husband is Dutch, is a mango critic – RP mango is the absolute winner.

Have tried mangoes from Brazil, Thailand, Pakistan, India … Pakistan comes closest but they are too thready … the RP Mango is DA BEST!!! What would life be without our mango?! Other variations to mango shake are with papaya and pineapple. Would you have a mango crepe recipe? We’re just mad about mango!

I’ve just made a startling discovery – the best kilawin is made from the gata of green mango instead of kalamansi.
Long live the Philippine mango!!

By: liza

liza — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:32:16 +0000

been in bankok for 3 years and honestly, the mangoes here are nothing compared to the taste of the philippine manga. i really like the ripe ones, prepared in whatever way. and ms. linda is right, pictures pa lang busog ka na. i miss the our national fruit! thai mangoes are bland (actually all their fruits here are bland para sa akin compared to our homegrown fruits–i’m not kidding!). visited your page since i’m searching for pictures for a presentation. thanks for this page

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:23:31 +0000

ruby, yes there are lots of fresh mangoes in the Philippines, but I amnot sure you can export them to slovenia, and I do not understand what you mean by investing mangoes in slovenia, ut if you mean to plant or grow them, I don’t think the weather would suit them.

By: ruby

ruby — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:10:49 +0000

hallo,
i just need an information. it is possible to get the fresh mango from the philippines,bec, we are planning with my husband to invest the mango here in slovenia……

rubs

By: sylvia v.taboy

sylvia v.taboy — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:20:33 +0000

I have read your column in the internet. I am an elementary grades teacher and come October 4, our district shall hold a Skills-o-rama competetion. I shall coach on fresh fruit shake. Mangoes now are not in season here in our place. I should want recepes other than mangoes. How about a guava shake? guavas are in season here. Please send me a recipe. Thanks

By: dhayL

dhayL — Sun, 27 May 2007 23:34:23 +0000

I loove mango period, be it as a fruit shake; or eaten in chunks after i freeze them for a bit; be it a green mango or indian mango with bagoong; i’ll have it anyway at anytime! Back in my elementary days, after school there’s a store/bakery that i go to everyday to buy P3-5 pesos worth of mango shake, although it’s not entirely pure mango ofcourse, but back then when you’re in 4th grade you’re not too particular on how should a real mango shake would taste like, well i guess i didn’t mind it as much, as long as i can taste some “mango flavour” in it it’s all good when you’re hungry! I always have mango shake with spanish bread or two, that’s my favourite merienda after class while waiting for our service!

By the way, i also enjoy mango shake at Mango Brutus, and again I don’t know if they’re the real macoy or what, are they still around?

By: Candygirl

Candygirl — Sat, 26 May 2007 00:28:26 +0000

I’ve been making mango shakes for the past few weeks after a trip to Bohol. Frozen mango cubes from a kaing of mangoes I bought during holy week were great in this shake. You’re right about the the margin of profit for these shakes. A resort in Panglao Island, Bohol, charged Php 240 (tax included) for their shakes. It was not even served in a big glass, just a regular 8 oz glass. Strangely, they did not put the prices of their beverages in their menu. Huwat? Buti na lang masarap siya… but how can you go wrong with a shake?