5 Tips To Spot Fresh & Ripe Mangoes Sold In Markets

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This is the best time of the year to relish the yummiest and juiciest mangoes. Make sure to keep these hacks in mind before purchasing fresh mangoes.

Mango Season

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Choose those mangoes that have a sweet smell. If the smell is a bit sour or unusual, skip buying those.

1. Sniff The Fruit

Before buying mangoes, make sure to press very gently without causing any deep dents. If the fruits are not too squishy, it means that they are perfectly ripe. 

2. Squeeze Softly

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Finding a few brown spots on the fruit is an easy tip to find good-quality ripe mangoes. This is not a definite hack but may help to identify fresh mangoes. 

3. Look For Spots

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A ripe mango weighs a bit more than an unripe one. You can pick up the fruit, try to feel its weight, and compare it with an unripe one. 

4. Weigh It

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Always purchase those mangoes that have completely changed their colour from green. Varieties of mangoes turn to different colours such as orange, yellow, and red.

5. Perfect Colour

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Hope these simple tips help you to buy good-quality ripe mangoes from the market. 

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