How to Store a Mango the Right Way?

Date: June 15, 2022Category: Konkan Mangoes,  Tips to Buy Konkan Mango

Mangoes come in many shapes and sizes. You can eat it raw when it’s tangy with masalas and salt, or even add it to different chaat dishes like bhel! If you have a sweet tooth, you can also enjoy fresh and ripe mango cut, pulped, or in the form of any dessert recipe! All forms of Mango are super-tasty and can be enjoyed when they are in their best condition, depending on how they are stored. Listed below are 3 fruitful tips on how to store your mangoes the right way, so that they will remain ripe and fresh for a longer time!

How to Keep Your Mangoes Ripe and Fresh for a Long Time?

What to remember before buying mangoes?

Purchasing mangoes is the start of this journey. If you are buying mangoes in bulk, one batch can be ready to eat, but make sure some of them are unripe so that they can be eaten later. As you will be storing the rest of your mangoes, buying unripened mangoes is the best option, as they will need around 7-8 days to become ripe and sweet!

3 Best Ways to Store Your Mangoes

1. To Ripen Your Mangoes

Unripe mangoes need around 7 to 8 days to turn fully ripe. To spot the difference, an unripe mango will usually be hard and green in color. Your mango turns a little less firm and more yellow as it ripens. The best method to store unripened mangoes is to keep them in wooden boxes. Keeping these boxes in dark and at room temperature is useful, as this lets them ripen at their natural speed.

To figure out if your mango is fresh and ready to eat, check how it smells. Your ripe mango will be a little softer, but the most distinct change will be its sweet, fruity aroma! If you wish to speed up the process of ripening, you can put your mangoes in a paper bag and store them.

2. To Store Ripe Mangoes

Have ripe & cut mangoes that you don’t want to throw away? Don’t worry, we got you covered! Once you have cut mangoes, storing them in the fridge is the best way to keep them ripe for a few days. This method helps to maintain the flavor as cold temperatures will naturally slow down the process of ripening. Exposing your ripe mangoes to air can ripen them further, so make sure you are using air-tight containers. You can store ripe, cut mangoes in the fridge for 5 to 6 days.

3. To Store Your Mangoes for a Long Time

To preserve your ripe mangoes for a long time, you need to freeze them. The first step is to peel and cut your mango into small pieces, as these will freeze better than big chunks. Next, throw them all in a ziplock, without putting too many in one bag.

You can use 2-3 ziplocks to avoid overcrowding the mango pieces. Try your best to remove as much air as you can from the ziplock, and seal your mango pieces. Lay them horizontally in your freezer, and make sure that they are stored under 0 degrees celsius or -18 degrees Fahrenheit.

After around 5-6 months, you can defrost your mangoes by transferring them to the fridge and enjoy a cool fruity snack, even when it’s not summer! Frozen mangoes are also an amazing addition to various dessert dishes like cakes, icecreams, puddings, and custards, and a great way to garnish!

Conclusion

If you have bought multiple mangoes but did not know how to store them properly, I hope this blog helped you understand not just one, but many ways to store them! These methods will not only keep your mangoes from getting spoiled sooner but will also let you enjoy mangoes in various forms. To enjoy fresh and organic mangoes which taste superb, order from KonkanMangoes today!