Can you eat mangoes on the roadside? Why can't you eat mangoes on the roadside?

Contents of this article

1. Can you eat mangoes on the roadside?

2. Why can’t we eat mangoes on the roadside?

3. What to do after eating green mango

Can you eat mangoes on the roadside?

Don't eat mangoes on the roadside.

Mangoes are not picky about the soil and can be grown in areas below 600 meters above sea level. The mangoes grown on the roadside are greening mangoes, which have greening and aesthetic effects, as well as the function of purifying the environment and absorbing harmful gases. Although its fruit is edible, it tastes sour and astringent, and is very likely to contain pollutants such as sulfur or lead, and has no edible value.

Why can't we eat mangoes on the roadside?

The mangoes on the roadside are all green mangoes, which are generally small in size, with thick peels, large cores, and a sour taste. Such mangoes are polluted by exhaust gas and absorb a lot of car exhaust every day, so they are not suitable for consumption. In order to ensure the normal growth of mango trees and prevent diseases and pests, mango trees are sprayed with drugs regularly, and the fruits may also be contaminated by drugs. In addition, the cultivation conditions of green mangoes are extremely complex. There may be factory ruins under the roots of the trees. Coupled with factors such as car exhaust and air pollution, it is impossible to avoid harmful substances being absorbed by the plants and accumulated in the fruits. Therefore, the mangoes on the roadside can only be viewed, not eaten.

What to do after eating green mango

There is generally no problem if you eat less green mangoes. You can drink more water to promote your body's metabolism. If you feel unwell or have allergies, rashes, etc., you need to see a doctor immediately.

Greening Miscanthus is planted in green belts. It is generally small in size, green-yellow in color, with thick skin, large core, less moisture and a raw taste. Due to long-term exposure to the roadside, there will be certain pollution, and the nutritional value is not high, so it is not suitable for consumption.