Kilichundan Mango is a tropical tree cultivated in many regions of IndiaKilichundan means beak of a bird in Malayalam language.It's used to make pickles and make curries.The tree is medium size with greenish yellow fruits.Mango fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like ?-carotene, ?-carotene, and ?-cryptoxanthin.100 g of fresh fruit provides 765 IU or 25% of recommended daily levels of vitamin-A.Together; these compounds have been known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision.

Vitamin-A also required for maintaining healthy mucosa and skin.Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotenes is known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.Kilichundan Mango fruit plants are available here.