3621 Francis Mango

"Experience the tropical flavor of the Caribbean with every bite of a juicy Francis Mango"

The Francis Mango, a variety of the Mangifera Indica species, is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, rich flavor, and vibrant orange-yellow skin, making it a favorite among mango enthusiasts.

Also known as: Francis, Haitian Francis, Franci

Botanical name: Mangifera Indica

Francis Mango illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

3621 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

FruitsMangoAll Sizes

Origin

Haiti, Caribbean

Storage Temperature

10-12°C (50-54°F)

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Status

Approved

About Francis Mango

Francis Mangos are highly perishable and require careful handling and cold storage to maintain their quality. They are typically in season from May to October and are widely cultivated in the Caribbean and Central America.

Nutrition Information

Francis Mango, being a variety of the Mango species Mangifera Indica, generally tends to have the following estimated nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible fruit:

Energy is approximately 55 kilocalories,

Carbohydrates 13.65 grams of which Sugars are 13.15 grams and Dietary Fiber is 0.75 grams,

Protein is about 0.51 gram,

Total Fat is approximately 0.27 gram of which Saturated fat is about 0.102 gram,

Sodium is 0.2 milligrams,

Potassium is 107 milligrams,

Calcium 10 milligrams,

Copper 0.11 milligrams,

Iron 0.16 milligrams,

Magnesium 10 milligrams,

Manganese 0.063 milligrams,

Phosphorus 14 milligrams,

Zinc 0.09 milligrams,

Vitamin A 25 micrograms,

Vitamin C 36.4 milligrams,

Vitamin E 0.59 milligrams,

Vitamin K 0.6 micrograms,

Folate 14.25 micrograms,

Storage & Handling

Francis mangoes require cool and humid storage to maintain freshness. Proper packaging and regular inspections to prevent decay are crucial.

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 10-12°C (50-54°F)
Humidity: 90-95%
Packaging: High-humidity packaging materials, such as polysterene or polypropylene bags, and ventilated boxes
Shelf Life: 7-14 days
Storage Notes: To prolong shelf life, pre-cooling before storage is recommended. Ethylene production should be controlled to slow down ripening.

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3621Francis MangoMangifera IndicaAll SizesFruitsMangoApproved
Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
mango
Variety:
Francis
Created:
October 2011
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)


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