The mango fruit is very juicy and has a peculiar taste and aroma. In addition to eating fresh fruit pulp, mangoes are also used as a base for desserts and drinks. Unripe mango is very sour in taste due to the contained citric, oxalic, malic and succinic acids. However, as it ripens, the fruit pulp becomes juicy and sweet. When choosing a mango, pay attention to some of the nuances.
Instructions
Step 1
Fruit color. When sold, the color of the mango ranges from yellow-green to yellow-red. The more ripe the fruit, the brighter and redder its color. The pulp of a ripe mango is very juicy and bright yellow or orange in color.
Step 2
Fruit skin. The skin of a ripe fruit is smooth and has a glossy sheen. Dark specks may be present, but this is an indication that the fruit is overripe. If the skin of the mango is wrinkled, then the fruit was removed unripe and it will not taste good.
Step 3
Smell. Ripe mango has a very strong fruity aroma, while unripe fruit has a faint herbal odor.
Step 4
Density. Press lightly on the fruit with your fingers - in terms of density, it should not be very hard, but not soft either. If you weigh the mango in your hand, then the fresh and ripe fruit should be quite heavy.
