Mango color does not necessarily indicate the fruit's ripeness.
Mangoes grow in tropical and subtropical areas that have warm year-round temperatures and do not experience frost. They are readily available in most well-stocked grocery stores. The fruits are in their peak season from May through October, but the fruits are usually available year-round for purchase. Selecting a perfect mango ensures best storage and flavor. Purchased mangoes are usually not fully ripe when they reach the grocer, so they require some ripening at home before you can enjoy them.
Instructions
1. Inspect the fruit color. Choose mangoes that have begun to show a color change from green to yellow, red or orange. Mangoes rarely change color completely, so a mango with green on it can still be ripe.
2. Squeeze the fruit gently. Ripe mangoes are firm and only give slightly under pressure. Over-ripe mangoes are soft and squishy. Select firm, almost hard mangoes if you wish to store them for several days before use.
3. Sniff the stem end of the mango. A ripe or nearly ripe mango produces a strong fruit aroma near the stem end.
4. Store the mango at room temperature for two to three days if it is not yet fully ripe. Store fully ripe mangoes in the refrigerator, unpeeled, for up to five days.
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