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| - I love frozen yogurt! Ever since I had Pinkberry for the first time in LA, I have cravings for it. It was a surprise to find out that they opened a Red Mango very close to where I lived. I was able to meet the financer/co-owner of the business in the same plaza at the Island BBQ restaurant. She explained to me that the yogurt actually met the National Yogurt Association criteria for live and active yogurt (which Pinkberry doesn't), which got me more interested as I am looking to eat healthier snacks.
There are two main flavors: green tea and original. These two can also be swirled. There are many toppings to choose from: cereal, fruits, mochi, etc. Btw, the mochi is shipped from LA's Japantown. I personally like all the berries with my green tea yogurt. The yogurt is a lot more creamy than Pinkberry (has a more icy taste), and has a more of a "tart" taste to it. I have had many frozen yogurt knock offs, which tasted sour, but Red Mango tastes like real yogurt.
The place features a booth where you can listen to your ipod while you eat the yogurt. The owner explained to me that very soon they will have internet access to the place, which may make it a great place to study or chill with friends.
Also, I was able to grab the nutrional facts for the yogurt:
1/2 cup (small size); appx. servings per container: small =1, medium =2, large=3
Calories: 90; 0 sat fat, 0 trans fat
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium 130 mg
Potassium 260 mg
Total Carb: 19 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 15 g
Protein 3 g
Vit A: 2 %
Calcium 10%
Thiamin 6%
Vitamin B12 6%
Selenium 4%
Vitamin C 0%
Iron 0%
Riboflavin 6%
Iodine 4%
As for the price, unlike Pinkberry's large with 3 toppings can reach $10, Red Mango's large only reaches about $7-8 with three toppings. Each topping there is $1 (3 toppings: $1.50). There are three different sizes: Small, Medium, Large.
I would definitely recommend this place. Maybe you'll see me there sometime (I go practically every week!).
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