Known as the "king of fruits," the mango is one of the most popular fruits in the world and can be used in everything from smoothies and desserts to salsa and marinades. They have a tangy and sweet flavor with a smooth texture.
Mangoes pack a nutritional punch with more than 20 different vitamins and minerals. One cup of mango has about 98 calories, 2.5 grams of fiber, and is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and C and potassium.
How to Pick and Store Mangoes
- All varieties start green, but most change to shades of yellow, orange and red as they ripen.
- You’ll know if a mango is ripe by squeezing it gently. A ripe mango will give slightly. A firm mango will ripen at room temperature over a few days.
- How to store depends on when you pick them.
- If unripe, green and firm, you should store them in a paper bag on the counter for one to two days until ripe.
- If they are ripe – slightly soft and sweet smelling – you can store them uncut at room temperature one to two days.
- Once they’re cut, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How to Dice a Mango
- Put the mango on a cutting board stem-end down and hold. Cut downward with a knife about 1/2 inch from the widest part. Flip the mango around and repeat on the other side.
- Cut parallel slices into the mango flesh but be careful not to cut through the skin. Turn the mango cheek and cut another set of parallel slices to make a checkerboard pattern.
- Scoop the mango slices off the skin using a large spoon.
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