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Chromatic Antioxidant & Flavour Corrective

Mango / Amchoor

Citrus Bio-Acid Bitter Inhibitor

Sun-dried unripe mango — a sharp citrusy sour rich in mangiferin and malic acid that safely cuts through bitter herbal notes and unlocks iron bioavailability.

In the formula
4.8%
Daily intake0.72g per 15g serving
MatrixChromatic Antioxidant & Flavour Corrective
FormatCold-milled organic powder
§ I · What it does
Benefits
  • 01Bright acidic top-note without added citric acid
  • 02Mangiferin polyphenol supports glucose metabolism and antioxidant defence
  • 03Naturally rich in vitamin A precursors and vitamin C
  • 04Malic acid enhances non-heme iron absorption
  • 05Traditional digestive use across South Asian cooking
§ II · Traditional use
Heritage

A pantry staple of North Indian kitchens for centuries, prized for adding lift without liquid and used in Ayurveda as a digestive bitter.

§ III · Key actives
Standardised to
  • ·Malic acid
  • ·Mangiferin
  • ·β-Carotene
  • ·Vitamin C
  • ·Quercetin
§ IV · Sourcing
Provenance

Stone-ground from sun-dried unripe Alphonso-variety mango.

§ V · Per-serving nutrition
Composition

Per 100g dried unripe mango (amchoor) powder. The 0.72g per-serving dose delivers a proportional micro-fraction.

  • Energy≈335 kcal
  • Carbohydrate≈79 g
  • Dietary fibre≈3 g
  • Protein≈2.5 g
  • Fat≈0.7 g
  • Vitamin C≈42 mg53%
  • Vitamin A (β-carotene)≈540 µg68%
  • Iron≈12 mg86%
  • Malic acid≈12 g
  • Mangiferin≈0.5 g