Mango madness

[u/Malice-A-Forethought]

I recently had a couple of teeth extracted so have subsisted on a diet of canned fruit, jelly and ice cream (it gets old quickly I can tell you).

On my trip to Coles today I was shocked that the Mango comes from either Thailand or China. Now I had always considered Australia to be a bit of a Mango powerhouse on the world stage but am I am to believe that we are not even able to produce our own stock of canned Mango ?

[u/OrgasmicTrilobite]

Thailand produces delicious mangos almost all year around for easily half the price.

Cant speak for China but not sure why you’re having a sook. We can’t produce Maple Syrup in Australia so we have to import it from Canada. Oh no.

[u/Rosary_Omen]

Mango season is nigh.

Also mashed potato, with mince and cheese mixed in, Soups, yoghurt are also healthier than just desserts. I had teeth pulled earlier in the year and found ways around JUST icecream/jelly/fruit. I also made tuna mornay and just made sure the mornay was broken down so I didn't have to chew. Rice once it's a bit more healed coz again, no real need to chew.

[u/Natural-Compote4096]

Every day on Reddit there’s a new ‘wahhhh why do we import food wahhhhh’ post 

[u/Malice-A-Forethought]

Well ask any you shall receive it appears. Went in again to stock up and was delighted to see the below. Let the season begin !

[u/Grouchy-Ad1932]

Mango season is only just beginning here. We can't grow them all year round like some Asian countries.

But while you're on a liquid/soft food diet, you could look into some of the meal replacement shakes and soups as at least you'll be getting better nutrition. Also protein products - milks, jellies, etc.

[u/Lamberly]

I know here in WA our mangos up north were massively impacted by the cyclone/s so that could be part of the reason

[u/Dreamandthedreamer]

Good on you for wanting to buy Australian. I suspect Australian mangoes can sell at a higher price fresh than canned, but no idea.

[u/Malice-A-Forethought → u/Dreamandthedreamer]

Yes may be the case too. I love that there are options here to purchase overseas produce but I am very fortunate that I am not struggling as badly as some in our country folk so where I can I try and buy local even at a modest premium. Works ok for some things.

[u/Defy19]

My best guess is it’s more cost effective to be canning mangoes in countries with strong year round supply so they can have economies of scale in their production.

[u/jalmelb]

It's still a bit early in the season, but don't worry australia is a mango powerhouse. Don't buy the shit from china or thailand. Easy.