What is African mango?
African mango refers to the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, a tree from West Africa. Not to be confused with the common mango: it's about the seed, not the fruit pulp.
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African Mango 400mg | 60 capsules | Swanson
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African Mango by Swanson
The African mango is no ordinary mango. This West African tree (Irvingia gabonensis) is known for its seeds, not its juicy flesh. Swanson grinds these seeds into powder and processes them into 400mg capsules. A plant-based seed powder from the Full Spectrum line, made from the whole seed.
The tree behind the African mango
Irvingia gabonensis grows in the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. The fruit resembles a mango in shape, but the focus here is on the large seeds, also known as dikan nuts. Local communities have been grinding these seeds into a thick paste for generations, which they use as a thickener in soups and stews. So the African mango is more of an everyday food than a dessert. The tree can grow dozens of meters tall and bears fruit that resembles wild mangoes, hence the name. The seeds are dried after harvest so that they keep for a long time.
Whole seeds instead of an extract
Swanson opts for the whole, ground seeds of the African mango. That is what the Full Spectrum brand calls it: no isolated or concentrated extract, but the complete composition as it naturally occurs in the seed. The seeds naturally contain fiber and plant fats, plus the other substances that belong to Irvingia. It is precisely this fiber-rich, fatty structure that is the reason the seed thickens so well in African cuisine.
The capsule and the dosage
Each capsule contains 400mg of Irvingia gabonensis seed powder, and there are 60 in a bottle. The label recommends one capsule per day with water. This gives you a supply of about two months with one bottle. In addition to the seed powder, it contains brown rice flour, silica, and magnesium stearate, with a gelatin capsule. Due to the gelatin, the product is not plant-based. Please note: the label states that this product is not intended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so read the safety information carefully.
Traditionally a food source in the African rainforest, now available as pure seed powder in a convenient capsule. With Swanson's African mango, you bring a piece of West African tradition into your home in a simple, unprocessed form. A familiar choice for those who like to experiment with plant-based seeds and spices.
Why Swanson African Mango?
Whole Seed, Full Spectrum
Swanson uses the whole, ground seed of Irvingia gabonensis rather than an isolated extract. This preserves the natural composition of the seed.
400mg seed powder per capsule
Each capsule contains 400mg of ground African mango seed. With one capsule per day, that's a consistent, manageable amount.
60 capsules, two-month supply
At the recommended dosage of one capsule per day, one jar will last approximately two months.
Seeds from West Africa
The Irvingia gabonensis comes from the rainforests of West and Central Africa, where its seeds have traditionally been used as a food source.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Full Spectrum mean?
Full Spectrum means that the whole seed is ground and used, not an isolated or concentrated extract. This way, the natural composition of the seed remains intact.
How many capsules should I take per day?
The label advises one capsule per day with water. A jar of 60 capsules is therefore sufficient for approximately two months.
Is this product vegan?
No. The capsule is made of gelatin, an animal-derived material. Therefore, this product is not suitable for those who do not wish to consume animal-derived capsules.
Why the seed and not the fruit?
African mango traditionally revolves around the large seeds, the dikan nuts. These were ground in West Africa and used as a binding agent in dishes. The fruit pulp plays hardly any role in this.
Is this the same as an African mango extract?
No. Many products use a concentrated extract; Swanson uses the whole, ground seed. That's the Full Spectrum approach, which preserves the complete composition of the seed.