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Question by Hand puppet pet: How do you ripen mangoes? Bought six on sale but found them still hard and not sweet. Kept them in the fridge?
so far since last week, and they have not ripened yet. Do I Take them and put them in the window like tomatoes?
Best answer:
Answer by Sarah
As for selecting and storing mangos, here are a few tips.
Keep unripe mangos at room temperature. Never refrigerate mangos before they are ripe.
Mangos will continue to ripen at room temperature, becoming sweeter and softer over several days.
To speed up ripening, place mangos in a paper bag at room temperature.
Once ripe, mangos should be moved to the refrigerator, which will slow down the ripening process. Whole, ripe mangos may be stored for up to five days in the refrigerator.
Mango may be peeled, cubed and placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to six months.
Don’t focus on color. It is not the best indicator of ripeness.
Squeeze the mango gently. A ripe mango will be slightly soft to the touch.
A firmer mango would be a good choice if you don’t plan to eat it for several days.
Use your experience with produce such as peaches or avocados, which also become soft to the touch when ripe.
Ripe mangos will often have a fruity aroma at their stem ends.
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