How to determine the ripeness of a mango

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Part 2 of 4: Check ripeness by smell
Part 3 of 4: Check the ripeness of the fruit by touch
Part 4 of 4: How to Make Unripe Mango Ripen at Home
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1 Look at the shape of the fruit. For most mango varieties, a round or oval shape will be preferable to a flat shape. However, there are several varieties of mango, between which there are certain differences.

Ripe Ataulfo mango has a slightly flattened oval shape. The size of the fruit is usually small.
Ripe Francis mango has an oblong, slightly curved shape.
Hayden mango is round or oval. Fruit size ranges from medium to large.
The Keith variety has a large oval shape.
The same shape will be the Kent mango.
Tommy Atkins mangoes have an oval or oblong shape. The fruit will generally be medium to large in size.
The Alphonse variety has an oblong shape.
Edward mangoes come in both round and oblong shapes.
Kesar mangoes are usually round.
The Manila mango has an oblong, slender shape.
The Palmer variety also has an oblong appearance.

2 Check the area near the stalk. It should be poured and round.

Before the mango ripens, the end of the stalk will be downward. This is because the pulp of the fruit has not yet been completely filled with sugar. After the mango is ripe, its stem should rise slightly.

3 Don't dwell on the color of the peel. Red is often an indicator of how much sun a mango has received, rather than how ripe it has become. In addition, the color of a ripe mango depends on the variety. You shouldn't rely on color alone to determine the ripeness of a fruit. But just in case, we will tell you what color the peel of ripe mangoes of different varieties should be.

Ripe Ataulfo mangoes have golden peels.
Ripe Francis mangoes will have a skin color of a mixture of green and gold. The green hue of the yellow rind will gradually fade into gold. But the green color will still remain.
When ripe, Hayden mangoes turn from green to yellow. They can also turn red, but ripe fruits do not need to be red.
Keith mangoes will remain green.
Ripe Kent mangoes will be mostly dark green, but will also often have yellow hues or yellow dots.
Ripe Tommy Atkins mangoes are virtually undetectable by their peel color. It can remain yellow-green, turn gold, or acquire a deep red blush.
Ripe Alphonse mangoes will vary in color from purple to yellow.
Ripe Edward mangoes may have a pink, yellow rind, or a combination of both.
Kesar mangoes can remain green, but can also often take on a yellow tint.
Ripe Manila mangoes are usually orange-yellow in color, but sometimes pink.
The skin color of ripe Palmer mangoes can vary in color, often purple, red, yellow, or a combination of the three.

4 Pay attention to any stains. While this is not always a sure sign of ripeness, if the mango has a few brown spots on its peel, it is likely that the fruit is ripe.

The spotless mango can also be ripe, although this depends on the variety.So spots on the skin won't be the only indicator of ripeness.
Some mango varieties, such as Kent, may have yellow spots instead of brown spots.

Part 2 of 4: Check ripeness by smell

1 Choose the most flavorful mango. Smell the mango near the stalk. If the fruit has a strong fruity, sweet aroma, it is most likely fully ripe.
- Smell the mango closer to the stem. The smell will be stronger in this part.
- The scent should remind you of the taste of mango. The perception of taste and smell are closely related to each other. Accordingly, the smell will affect the taste.
2 Don't buy mangoes that have a sour smell or smell like alcohol. If you smell a mango near the stalk and smell a strong bitter smell, then this will be a sign that the mango is overripe and begins to rot.
- Compared to many other fruits, mangoes contain a lot of sugar. As soon as the fruits are overripe, the sugar begins to ferment in them. This explains the sour smell of alcohol. And most likely the taste of the fruit will also be sour.

Part 3 of 4: Check the ripeness of the fruit by touch

1 Squeeze the mango gently. When you lightly squeeze the mango, you should feel the pulp give in a little. The softness of the flesh means the mango is ripe.
- A mango whose flesh is not springy or hard like a stone will not be ripe enough to be eaten.
- Of course, mango shouldn't be overly soft. This will mean that the fruit is overripe.
- To avoid crushing the fruit, squeeze it with your palm, not your fingers. Place the mango in the palm of your hand. Cover it with your fingers and press down on the fruit with the base of your palm.
2 Feel the rind. Lightly rub the mango rind with your fingers. Ripe fruit often has wrinkles on the skin.
- However, it should be noted that the absence of wrinkles does not necessarily mean that the mango is unripe.
- If the mango's skin has deep wrinkles, it is probably overripe.
- Ataulfo mangoes are known for wrinkling when ripe. Other varieties may have only slight wrinkles that are difficult to notice, and some may be smooth even after ripening.
3 Weigh the fruit in the palm of your hand. Place the mango in the palm of your hand and feel its weight. A ripe mango will feel a little heavier for its size. Ripe fruit will also be heavier than unripe fruit.
- You can compare the weight of a supposedly ripe mango to a fruit that you know is still unripe. An unripe mango should be lighter than a ripe mango, especially if the fruit is similar in size and of the same variety. If both fruits are the same weight, then the second fruit is probably unripe as well.

Part 4 of 4: How to Make Unripe Mango Ripen at Home

1 Place the mango in a brown paper bag. Although not necessary, placing the fruit in a bag will help it ripen faster.
- As fruits ripen, they release ethylene gas. The presence of ethylene will accelerate their further maturation, and the paper bag will trap the gas inside.
- Putting an apple or a banana in the bag will speed up the process even more, as these fruits release a lot of ethylene.
2 Let the mango ripen at room temperature. Check the fruit every day to determine if it is ripe.
- Ripening can take anywhere from 2 to 7 days, depending on how immature the fruit was when you bought it.
- Do not store unripe mangoes in the refrigerator. Cold temperatures significantly slow down the ripening process. Plus, unripe mangoes are more likely to go bad in the refrigerator before they ripen.
3 Store mangoes in the refrigerator only when ripe. Ripe mangoes should be eaten immediately or stored in the refrigerator for no more than five days.
- Cold, which is a natural enemy for unripe mangoes, will be his best friend when ripe. If you leave a ripe mango on the table at room temperature, it will spoil during the day. In the refrigerator, it can stay fresh for four to five days.