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Mango

MANG-goh • drupe

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Ripeness Checklist Storage & Ethylene Seasonal Calendar Varieties & PLU Kitchen & Pairings

How to Tell if Mango is Ripe

Store Check

Mango can continue to ripen at room temperature after harvest. Look for color changes and slight give near the stem.

👁 Visual Checks

  • Look for uniform color without green under-tones
  • Check for matte/dull skin rather than shiny plastic finish
  • Look for natural sugar spots or field marks

✋ Tactile & Aroma

  • Heft: Should feel heavy for its size (indicates juice content)
  • Give: Slight yield under gentle palm pressure, never thumb poking
  • Aroma: Fragrant sweet smell at the stem end

How to Store Mango

Optimal Spot fridge
Shelf Life (Ripe) 3–5 Days
Ethylene Sensitivity High (Isolate)

Storage Protocol: Keep on the counter at room temperature until fully ripe. Once ripe, move to the crisper drawer to slow enzymatic breakdown.

Ethylene Warning: This produce releases significant ethylene gas. Do not store in enclosed bags with leafy greens, herbs, or broccoli.

Peak Seasonality & Harvest Geography

USDA / AMS Verified

In tropical regions, mango harvests rotate through the year. In North America and Europe, grocery availability stays year-round through imports from different hemispheres.

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Global Growing Geography: Tropical and subtropical regions, notably India, Mexico, and Brazil

Common Varieties & PLU Codes

Variety Name PLU Codes Characteristics
Tommy Atkins 4051 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Ataulfo (Honey) 4312 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Kent 4319 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Keitt 4051 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Manila (Champagne) 4312 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Edward — Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Glenn — Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Haden 4051 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Nam Dok Mai (Thai) — Standard commercial supermarket cultivar

Kitchen Pairings & Chef Hacks

Flavor Pairings

Lime JuiceTajínSticky RiceCoconut MilkHabanero

Chef Hacks & Prep Tricks

💡 Hedgehog Cut: Slice fruit off pit, score grid into flesh, and push skin outward.
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