The mango tree is considered sacred in India, its origin. Mangoes grow in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The seed is usually oversized, the larger the mango the higher the fruit-to-seed ratio. Mangoes need no embellishment and are delicious simply peeled and eaten plain. Canned mangoes and mango nectar are also available. Fresh mangoes are rich in vitamins A, C and D. Green mango is the unripe fruit, which has many uses in the cuisines of India, Malaysia and Thailand.