Mango Powder is a dried spice, extensively used for its taste and flavor in different cuisines. It is obtained by drying unripe mangoes and then grinding them finely into a powder. Citric acid, terpenes, aldehyde and esters are responsible for the sour taste. The taste of the spice is somewhat similar to tamarind. It is used for its tangy flavor and a slight tropical aroma.


Trade in Mango Powder
India is one of the largest producers and consumers of Dry Mango Powder. Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are one of the major amchoor or mango powder producing Indian states.

Uses of Mango Powder
The dry spice is extensively used in Indian cuisine for giving sour taste to the dish.

• It is also used to make refreshing drinks including jaljeera etc.
• It is used to make various curries, chutneys and pickles.
• It is also used for tenderizing poultry and meat. The unripe fruit has acidic, astringent and antiscorbutic properties.