Dried mango

Dried mango is a yummy snack made from a fruit called mango. Mangoes are sweet and juicy when they are fresh, but sometimes people want to eat them even when they are not in season. So, what they do is they take the fresh mango and remove the water from it, so all that's left is the fruit's goodness.

First, they pick the ripe mangoes from trees. These mangoes are usually orange or yellow in color and soft when you touch them. Then, the mangoes are cleaned and peeled, just like when you take off the skin of an apple. Once the peels are taken off, they slice the mango into thin pieces.

To make dried mango, they need to remove the water from the fruit. So, they put the slices of mango on a tray, and these trays are put into a special machine called a dehydrator. The dehydrator is like an oven that blows warm air around the mango slices. This warm air helps to slowly remove the water from the fruit without cooking it. Over several hours, the water in the mango slices slowly evaporates, leaving behind only the yummy mango flavor.

After the water has been removed, the mango slices become dry and chewy, just like a gummy candy. It's important to make sure all the water is gone because water can make the mango spoil and go bad.

Once the mango is completely dry, it can be packaged and ready to eat. You can find dried mango in small bags at the store, or maybe your parents or grandparents make it at home for you.

Dried mango is not only tasty but also healthy. It's full of vitamins and minerals that are good for our bodies, like Vitamin C which helps our immune system fight off germs. So, next time you see dried mango, you'll know how it's made and why it's a delicious and healthy snack!