Glossary

Organic mango refers to fruit produced under an organic farming system; a certified claim must meet the rules of the relevant certification program. Organic does not simply mean that nothing was sprayed, and some approved pest-management inputs may still be used. Certification concerns production and handling practices rather than guaranteeing superior flavor or freedom from every residue. A home grower can describe actual methods without implying certification, and should still identify pests, protect pollinators, and follow applicable product labels.