Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Counter then Fridge
- Do not wash until ready to eat
- Leave at room temperature until ripe
- Move to fridge once ripe
- Place in perforated bag or crisper
- Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce
Speed Ripen special method to accelerate ripening of unripe produce 2-5 days
Paper Bag (Speed Ripening)
- Place unripe mangoes in paper bag with apple or banana if desired
- Fold bag closed, leave at room temp
- Check for softness and fragrance
- Move to fridge once ripe
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 2-3 days
Cut Mango
- Store cut mango in sealed container in refrigerator
- Optional: add lemon juice to slow browning
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen (Sliced or Cubed)
- Peel, slice or cube, and freeze in single layer
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for smoothies, salsas, desserts
Protect your produce
This item produces ethylene gas, which can speed up ripening/spoilage of nearby produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Overripe mangoes are ideal for smoothies, purees, or baking.
Fun Facts
- Mangoes are the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines and are one of the most widely eaten fruits in the world.