Fresh Mango Warning
This year on Maui we are having a really good mango season. These Haden mangoes are the best... so sweet and juicy.
But beware, some people have a bad reaction to mango sap (allergic contact dermatitis ). The mango skin should be avoided if you are the type who is allergic to poison oak or poison ivy. For some people, coming in contact with the sap will cause an adverse reaction, like blisters or a rash on the mouth and hands. This is caused by a chemical called urushiol, which is found in the oil of mango sap.
Those same people should avoid climbing the mango tree, picking the fruits and pruning branches. The fruits often have residual sap on the outside which is easy to wash off. The fruit itself is fine to eat, but please be aware to avoid the sap.
To learn more about the symptoms, and what to do, here's an article from the Honolulu Advertiser that offers some tips.
For more local info about Maui, be sure to contact your favorite Maui Realtor.
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I dod not know that.
Thanks for sharing.
Bill
HHHHmmm, I had never heard of that before and we have Mangos everywhere here in SW Florida.
Sean Allen
They haven't found anything wrong with beer yet have they? I can't give up everything.
Bill - glad to help.
Sean Allen - that's interesting. I guess you're not the allergic type. Most people don't get a reaction, but ocassionally some do - years ago my mother in law ate one and picked up the cast off skin to get the remains off with her teeth. the next day she has blisters around her mouth!
John - some beers have formaldehyde in it, but you knew that already
I am glad I do not have a any allergy problems with Mango.
Randy - I hope you're enjoying plenty of these delicious fruits this season.
I love mangoes and I remember well you telling me a mango rash horror story at the beginning of the 2007 Mango season. I had been anxiously anticipating my first local mango and ended up nervously nibbling on that first mango fearing an ensuing rash. Fortunately for me no rash and I have been loving this season. We can thank our drier than usual spring for the abundant crop.
I got a blistering rash years ago, after eating one particular mango. Have stayed away ever since, figured it was the fruit. But sounds like if I wash them well and avoid the skin, I can enjoy a mango again!
Pete - I didn't mean to scare you off - thanks for the mangoes today!
Penny - yes, you can enjoy mangoes again... carefully!
I've never heard of this and that is an amazing fact. But, eating them doesn't have any affect on these people?
Todd I guess not. Just watch out for that pesky sap.
Georgina - You are writing about MY FAVORITE fruit - I once had a home with 6 mango trees - I was heart broken when the new owner cut them all down!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BJ - what a crime! I guess they didn't see the value of the trees and the bounty they produce each year.
Georgina - It broke my heart!!!! The same thing happened in the next house we bought - we lived there for 6 years and put in over a dozen fruit trees. The new owners came from California, cut out all our fruit trees and put in decorative palms - what a shame! The trees were all producing fruit too!!! I just don't understand that mind set!
Sure am glad I have not had any trouble with mangos. I just love them..
Carol - thanks for dropping in to comment.