Why is mango kept in water for a long time before eating, know its scientific reason and its relation with health

You must have eaten a lot of mangoes, but have you ever dipped a mango in water before eating it? Let's know what happens by doing this.

As soon as the summer season begins, mangoes are available in abundance in the market. Because, mango is the fruit of summer. Mango, called the king of fruits, is so delicious to eat that people cannot resist eating it. Apart from taste, it also contains many nutrients. Its consumption has many health benefits.

But have you ever noticed that most people soak mangoes in water before eating them. This is not just a tradition, but there is a health related reason behind it, which we are going to tell you in this news. Let's know about this-

Why do we soak mangoes in water before eating them?

According to experts, mangoes are soaked in water before eating. This is because mangoes have a hot nature and hence eating them can generate heat in the body. This can lead to digestion and skin problems. But this problem can be reduced by soaking it in water for some time.

Let us tell you, phytic acid is found in mango. It is an anti-nutrient, which hinders the absorption of nutrients when it enters the body. Due to its high quantity, there may be a deficiency of nutrients in the body.

However, by soaking mango in water for half an hour, the level of phytic acid can be reduced, which does not harm health.

Soaking mango for some time can be beneficial. Soaking it also increases its hydrating properties, which can be very beneficial for summer.

Nowadays, many harmful pesticides and fertilizers are used to grow fruits in large quantities. These are present on the peel of mangoes, which can enter our body while eating them. That is why it is necessary to soak them in water, so that the pesticides present on them get cleaned.

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