Irwin Mangoes are the mango of choice in Taiwan, used to make the famous Mango Shaved Ice. They also dry real nice! The fruits are sliced into thick pieces and dried over low-heat, preserved in its own sweetness. Super saturated mango flavor. Soft and supple.This product is part of a line of dried fruit that we created via crowdfunding on Kickstarter to support Taiwanese farmers that are vulnerable to trade volatility between Taiwan and China. We started this project in March of 2021, when China banned imports of Taiwan pineapples nearly overnight, wiping out 90% of Taiwan's export market and leaving farmers scrambling to find buyers. Wax Apple were banned as recently as September 2021. We work directly with farmer's and farmer-owned coops to source, purchase, and package the fruit, with the intent to ease at least some of the dependency on trade with China.How our Taiwanese dried fruit is different:We source from independent farmers and coops in famed growing regions. We know which harvest each batch of dried fruit is coming from.After harvest, the fruit is washed, pared and cut, then brought immediately to local drying facilities, where they can control the application of heat. Keeping the temperature low preserves the most texture and flavor.Our fruit is sugar free (except for guava, which requires some added sugar in order to be properly preserved) and contains no additives, sulfur, colorants or preservatives. Pure fruit.Our fruit is sliced thick, not chopped into pieces. This creates the most natural product possible, reducing surface area and keeping as many flavors, nutrients, and juices inside as possible. Each piece of dried mango is made from one half of a fruit.Did we mention the taste? The aromas and flavors immediately create a sense of nostalgia for Taiwan.Tasting Notes: deeply sweet and warm100 gIngredients:Dried Irwin MangoesNo Added Sugar, Additive Free, No PreservativesProcessed in a facility that handles mangoes.Best by printed date.Store in a cool, dry place.This product is all natural, expect variation in size and color of the fruit pieces in each bag.
