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Selecting and Storing Mangoes

When selecting a mango there are a few key qualities to look for. Knowing when the mango will be used will help.

Look for a firm, unblemished skin, usually with bright colours.
If the mango is to be eaten that day, smell for a sweet, tropical ambrosial scent coming from the stem end. Give a light but firm squeeze. The flesh should have some give.
If the mango is being bought for later use, it should be firmer fleshed with a tight skin and its colour may be a little dull. To ripen, it should be kept at room temperature open to the air for several days.
The mango is ready to eat when the skin is brightly coloured, the flesh is soft and the aroma is sweet.
Mangoes should not be refrigerated during the ripening process.
Fully ripe mangoes can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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