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Keep your mangoes fresh, juicy, and delicious with the right storage tips!

➤Room Temperature for Unripe Mangoes:
Unripe mangoes should be stored at room temperature, allowing them to ripen naturally over several days.
➤Speed Up Ripening:
To ripen mangoes faster, place them in a paper bag with bananas or apples. These fruits release ethylene gas to help mangoes mature quickly.
➤Avoid Direct Sunlight:
Keep mangoes away from direct heat or sunlight, which can cause them to over-ripen or spoil prematurely.
➤Refrigerate Ripe Mangoes:
Once ripe, mangoes should be stored in the refrigerator to extend their shelf life by several days.
➤Use Airtight Containers for Cut Mangoes:
Store peeled or cut mango pieces in an airtight container and refrigerate immediately to maintain freshness and prevent odors.
➤Don’t Store Unripe Mangoes in the Fridge:
Refrigerating unripe mangoes can halt the ripening process and result in bland, flavorless fruit.
➤Check Ripeness Daily:
Gently squeeze mangoes every day to monitor ripeness. Once they yield slightly to pressure, they’re ready to chill.
➤Freeze for Long-Term Storage:
Mangoes can be peeled, chopped, and frozen in zip-lock bags for smoothies, desserts, or cooking. This extends usability for up to 6 months.
➤Keep Away from Moisture:
Excess moisture encourages mold or spoilage, so always dry mangoes before storing, especially after washing.
➤Store Separately from Strong-Smelling Foods:
Mangoes can absorb odors, so keep them away from onions, garlic, or pungent foods in the fridge.