How to pick a ripe mango

Soft - but not too soft
Softness is the best indicator of ripeness. Select a mango that gives a little when you squeeze gently. If you want the mango to last more than 2 days, select a slightly firmer fruit. If it feels mushy it’s probably overripe

Smells like a mango
The stronger the aroma of a mango, the stronger the flavour will be. Select fruit that has a distinctive mango aroma.

Not too green
The green colour of the skin changes to yellow as the mango softens. When the mango is nearly ripe, most of the skin is yellow or yellow-pink. A little green remaining is OK. 

how to cut your mango

STEP 1

Holding the mango length ways, slice down the side of the mango as close to the seed as possible with a sharp knife. Repeat this process on the other side.

STEP 2

Score the flesh of each cheek in a ‘criss-cross’ pattern, taking care not to pierce the mango skin.

STEP 3

Turn each cheek inside out to eat away at the mango cubes or slice off into a salad – or, simply scoop out cubes with a spoon and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE YOUR MANGO

To keep your mango at his/her best, follow these simple storage tips:

• If not ripe yet, store in a cool place in the kitchen to ripen
• Mangoes should not be refrigerated until they are ripe
• Fully ripe mangoes can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days
• Never store mangoes in plastic bags – they need air!