Why do some mangoes ripen without changing flesh color?

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I frequently buy batches of mangoes to sun-ripen. 5% of these mangoes retain yellow flesh (and do not darken to orange) even as the fruit ripens (and becomes tasty). Why does this happen?

Is this simply due to genetic variability in mango offspring?



Best Answer

It depends on the cultivar (genetic traits) and on the amount of exposure to light. You can't reliably judge a mango's ripeness by color.




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Quick Answer about "Why do some mangoes ripen without changing flesh color?"

Nitrogen - Orchards receiving high nitrogen applications often produce fruit with greener skin colour when ripe. Some nitrogen can be applied near flowering without having a large effect on skin colour.

Can a mango be ripe and still be green?

Consumers and retailers expect ripe mangoes to have a yellow background skin colour, preferably with some pink/red blush. Green ripe fruit softens but the skin remains green or appears motley green/yellow. There is little demand for this fruit.

How mango is ripen naturally?

Mangos produce ethylene, a naturally occurring ripening hormone. A mature piece of fruit will respond to the ethylene, and will ripen normally on its own.

Why does my mango not ripen?

Another way to speed up the ripening process is to submerge the mango in a bowl of uncooked rice or popcorn kernels. The rice or popcorn helps trap the ethylene gas around the mango which makes it ripen faster. This is an old wives trick that came from India and should make your mangos ripe within a day.

What color should a ripe mango be?

For most mangos, the first stage of ripening involves getting nice and soft\u2014think the same feel as a ripe avocado. Color: The mango will go from green to some shade of yellow/orange. The mango doesn't have to be fully orange, but it should have mostly orange or yellow spots.



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