The rhizomes are very similar to common ginger but lack its pungency, and instead have a raw mango flavour.

[1] The taxonomy of the species is a subject of some confusion as some authorities have considered the name Curcuma mangga as identical while others describe it as a distinct species with C. mangga being found in southern India while C. amada is of east Indian origin.

[2] Mango-ginger is a popular spice and vegetable due to its rich flavor, which is described as sweet with subtle earthy floral and pepper overtones and similar to that of raw mango.

It is served as chutney in community feasts in Nepal's southern plains.

Mango ginger and elephant foot yam pickle is popular in Nepal's southern plains.