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mango ginger
Scientific Name: Curcuma amada
Family: Zingiberaceae
Category: Monocot
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Mango Ginger (Curcuma amada)
Mango ginger, scientifically known as Curcuma amada, is a fascinating plant that belongs to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Despite its common name, it's more closely related to turmeric (Curcuma longa) than to either mango or common ginger. Its rhizomes possess a unique raw mango flavor, making it a distinctive spice.
Common Names
- Mango ginger
- Aamba-haldi
- Aam Adrak
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Curcuma amada Roxb.
- Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Considerations for Pets
- The plant's rhizomes, while edible for humans, have a strong flavor that might be unpalatable or cause digestive upset in some animals if ingested in large quantities.
Considerations for Children
- Mango ginger is used in various recipes, including chutneys and pickles, which children might consume.
Uses
- The rhizomes are used to make pickles, chutneys, and other culinary preparations, particularly in South India.
- It is also used in smoothies, sauces, and even desserts like muffins and sorbets.
Quirky Facts
- Despite its name, mango ginger is not related to mangoes.
- The rhizomes of mango ginger have a flavor reminiscent of raw mango, which is unusual for a member of the ginger family.