How long will this last?
7
days when stored properly
Counter
Storage location
55–70°F
Temperature
Moderate
Humidity
Ethylene producer. This one produces ethylene — the invisible ripening gas. Keep it away from ethylene-sensitive friends like leafy greens and broccoli.
Pro tip
Ripen at room temperature until fragrant and slightly soft near the stem. Once ripe, refrigerate and use within 2–3 days. Do not refrigerate unripe mangoes. Peel the skin before eating — avoid letting the skin contact lips or mouth.
About
Mango is the undisputed king of tropical fruit — impossibly sweet, deeply aromatic, and with a luscious texture that feels almost indulgent. When you get a perfectly ripe mango, it's one of the best things you'll ever eat: golden flesh that practically melts on your tongue with a floral sweetness unlike anything else. Squeeze it gently to check ripeness — it should give slightly like a ripe peach.
Flavor & Uses
Taste and Uses
Flavor
sweettropicalfloralrichpeach-likeslightly tangy
Best for
fresh eatingsmoothiessalsasaladschutneydessertscocktailsdried snack
Seasonality
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Good to know
Mango skin contains urushiol (same compound as poison ivy). Peel carefully and avoid contact with lips.
Fun Fact
Mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines — and India produces nearly half the world's mangoes, over 20 million metric tons per year, yet exports less than 1% of that production.
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