Mangoes

How to Choose Mango
Look for a mango with unblemished skin that yields to gentle pressure. (Don’t choose by color, which can be green or yellow and with or without a red blush, depending on the variety and other factors, and doesn’t indicate ripeness or quality.) A fruity aroma at the stem end is another indicator of ripeness, though its absence doesn’t mean the mango isn’t ripe. If you don’t plan to eat it for several days, choose a firmer mango.

How to Store Mango
Store mangoes in a paper bag at room temperature to ripen; check periodically to see if it’s the ripeness you want. Once a fruit is ripe, keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How to Prepare Mango
Peeling mangoes can be tricky. Here’s how to go about it: Remove the mango’s skin with a Y-shaped peeler, continuing past any greenish, unripe flesh until you reach bright yellow. Peel off the tips. Holding the mango with a paper towel, stand it up on a cutting board. Slice through the taller side of the mango, avoiding the large pit, then through the opposite side. Trim off any flesh clinging to the pit.