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How to Choose Mangoes

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Choose Mangoes
Choose Mangoes

Mangoes are a sweet, smooth gulp of the tropics which make for great smoothies. The best-tasting mangoes are the Haden, Kent and Keitt varieties.

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Look for mangoes that are firm and plump if you want to allow them to ripen after you buy them.

  2. Step 2

    Look for yellowish-orange or reddish tones to indicate a ripening mango.

  3. Step 3

    Press gently on mangoes to make sure they yield a little to pressure if you want ripe mangoes and will eat them soon.

  4. Step 4

    Avoid mangoes with a green or gray tone to the skin, or with too many dark blemishes.

  5. Step 5

    Make sure the flesh fills the skin and does not leave it sagging.

  6. Step 6

    Smell mangoes at the stem end and choose those with a fresh, fruity smell.

Tips & Warnings
  • Some varieties, such as Keitt mangoes, never change color, so rely more heavily on softness to indicate ripeness.
  • A few black spots on the skin are typical of ripe mangoes.
  • Put mangoes in a paper bag to ripen at room temperature; store ripe mangoes in the refrigerator.

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