To know them is to love them!  We’ll tell you exactly how a mango should be treated, with great tips on how to how to choose, cut and store your mango – with love!

Preparation

Preparing a mango couldn't be easier when you follow these basic steps:

Step 1 Remove mango cheeks one at a time with a sharp knife by slicing as close to the stone as possible.
Step 2 Score 3 or 4 lines vertically down each cheek and 3 or 4 lines horizontally to form a hatched pattern. Take care not to cut through the skin.
Step 3 Firmly hold both edges of the fruit and turn the cheek inside out. Step 4 The cubes can then be sliced off and used in drinks, salads, desserts…. you name it!!

Storage

• Unripe mangoes should never be refrigerated. Store them out of direct sunlight at room temperature for a few days until they ripen.
• Once ripe, they can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days before use.
• Mangoes need to breathe - so never store in plastic bags.
• Mangoes freeze really well. They can be sliced and bagged, or pureed and placed into ice cube trays.

How to choose a mango

• A ripe mango will give to gentle pressure at the stem end and have the characteristic, sweet mango aroma.
• Mangoes don't necessarily have to be evenly coloured all over. Some mangoes have a greater degree of 'blush' than others, and different varieties naturally develop different skin tones.
• Some mangoes may have small marks or skin blemishes. This is normal and is caused by the fruit rubbing against a branch or another piece of fruit on the tree. Small skin marks will not affect the internal quality of the flesh - they will still taste delicious!
• If you want your mango to last a few days at home before eating, select a slightly firmer mango with tight skin.