How to Tell if a Mango is Ripe

A mango is a delicious tropical fruit that is indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent and cultivated in tropical regions. It is delicious as a snack, in a smoothie, or as a salsa. However, those who may not eat mangoes may not know how to know whether a mango is ripe or not.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. In order to tell whether a mango is ripe, squeeze it or press it with your thumb. If the mango gives and is soft, it is ripe. If the mango is hard, it is not ripe. A ripe mango will also have a sweet smell.

2. In order to ripen a mango, you may store it in a paper bag at room temperature and it will ripen much quicker than if stored other ways.

3. You may store a ripe mango in the refrigerator for it to last longer. I also believe that a cold mango is much sweeter and tastes better.