How to pick a good mango at a local store?
Simply just like the title says. I LOVE mango. But the thing is I don't know how to pick a good one at the local store. I read some tips somewhere from Googling (long time ago, I don't remember its exact url) said to smell it, but I'm not sure what smell should the good mango have? My family and I often must wait for our mangoes in the fridge for more than 5 days just to make sure that they're ready to serve.
Advice? Help? Thanks!
Best Answer
I look for a few things...
- Colour: There are many different varieties of mangos. Some go from green to red, some end up Orange, some start off yellow and end up orange. So once you're familiar with the type of mango you're buying, you can get an idea of what a ripe one looks like.
- Smell: A ripe mango will smell sweet. Check near the stem end, the smell should be stronger there. You should smell it and think "mango". Smell is a large part of your taste, so it should be very familiar.
- Firmness: Mangos, like peaches will soften as they ripen. Just as it starts to go from firm to soft, it is just about ripe.
- Weight: With most fruit you can tell their ripeness by their weight. A riper fruit will be slightly heavier than an unripe one.
As an aside, if you're at a grocery store, and you see a few different types of mangos, look for these Ataulfo mangos: http://goo.gl/IeEZ4. They're my personal favourite. The flavour is richer, and they are a lot less stringy.
Finally, DO NOT refrigerate if you want them to ripen.
More info on the Ataulfo mangos. (There is also some generic mango info there)
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How do you find a good mango in the store?
Ripe mango often smells aromatic and fruity, especially near the stem end. Look for mangoes with smooth, blemish-free skin. Seek out mangoes that are heavy for their size. Gently squeeze the fruit\u2014it will be firm, but give slightly when ripe.How do you tell if a mango is ripe in the store?
Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. A ripe mango will give slightly, indicating soft flesh inside. Use your experience with produce such as peaches or avocados, which also become softer as they ripen. Ripe mangos will sometimes have a fruity aroma at their stem ends.How do you pick a GOPD mango?
To determine if a mango is ripe, apply firm but gentle pressure to the fruit. If it gives slightly when squeezed, it is ripe and ready to eat. A mango will also emit a slightly sweet and fragrant aroma from their stem end as it becomes more ripe.How can you tell if a mango is sweet or sour?
A rock-hard mango is not yet ripe. It will probably taste either sour or tart, but a soft mango will taste much sweeter. Better yet, try to squeeze the mango and see if you smell a sweet scent coming from either stem-end. When you can smell a mango's sweetness it means that it is definitely ready to be eaten.How to pick a good mango at a local store?
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Answer 2
In the fridge? Keep the mangos out of the fridge and they'll ripen faster, and taste better. The smell should remind you of a delicious mango. :) (No other way to describe it, really)
Answer 3
Mangos are tricky to pick ripe from the supermarket. Not knowing, I used to assume firm was the way to go, but it was often not ripe enough. So I picked only mangos which were soft, though those are often too ripe or bruised.
I determined that the best mangos are those that are neither too firm nor too soft. Of course that's a largely subjective answer, but I suppose that means that it comes with experience. Though in the case of doubt, better that they are more firm than soft, since you can always let it sit to ripen on its own.
Answer 4
As i experienced while choosing mangoes,it have many varieties in it and their type. but still you can choose on the basis of color,firmness,smell,peel texture ,weight. The India is the top producers of mango of vivid varieties. before this you must know that which one you want to purchase(that is available in your region or not). mostly famous ones are http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=613788 http://mumbaiboss.com/2012/03/30/your-seasonal-guide-to-mangoes/ Smell: A ripe mango will smell sweet. Smell should be very familiar to one like ripen sweet mangoes have. Firmness: Mangoes, will soften as they are about to ripe. Just as it starts to go from firm to soft. Weight: A riper fruit will be slightly heavier than an unripe one.
DO NOT refrigerate if you want them to ripen with its natural sweetness,as refrigeration will results in little frozen pulp and taste less delicious.
Answer 5
It's simple. First check the color of mango, then smell it. If it smells sweet it's good. Remember mangoes should not be too hard or too tender.
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