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How and where to store mangoes at home
Mango is an exotic fruit native to the tropical climates of India, Thailand and the Philippines. Gradually he gained popularity in Russia. Its yellow flesh is very delicate and sweet in taste. Wondering how and where to store mangoes? So, on the shelves of supermarkets, unripe fruits are most often found, which after purchase need to be kept indoors for some time so that they ripen. In this case, it is important to comply with all storage conditions for the fruit, otherwise it will deteriorate.
How to store a mango: choosing a fruit in the store
When purchasing a fruit, remember that mango is often colored in different colors: yellow, green or red, but this is not an indicator of its ripeness. In this case, pay attention to:
- on the appearance of mango: healthy fruits look shiny – do not take products covered with a whitish waxy bloom;
- on the hardness of the peel – lightly press on the surface of the exotic with your finger, there should be no dents or damage;
- on the aroma of fruit: ripe fruits are accompanied by the smell of turpentine, but if it seems suspicious to you, then refrain from buying;
- on the size of the mango: some specimens reach 2 kg, and on average the weight of one exotic species fluctuates in the region of 200-300 g.
How to store mango at home: ways
Buy ripe fruits if you want to taste them in the next 2-3 days. You can store mangoes for a long time until guests arrive, but then you need to choose unripe fruits that are hard to the touch.
How to store mangoes at home?
How the fruit is stored depends on the original state of the mango. There may be the following options:
- Fresh mangoes that look ripe are stored in the kitchen for up to 5 days. However, here it is better not to risk it and put the fruit in a cool place, where the temperature will not be lower and not higher than 10 ° C.
- Unripe exotics can withstand up to 7 weeks at a temperature of 8 ° C and an air humidity of about 90%. To speed up the ripening process of the fruits, wrap them in paper, placing them in a dark place.
- Freeze the mango if you want to keep it in the refrigerator for 10 months. To do this, first cut the fruit into pieces or grate them with a grater. Then put everything in the freezer.
- Prepare a delicious treat by cutting the mango into pieces and placing them in the sun in a ventilated area. Then boil sugar syrup with them and dry the wedges in the oven at 40 ° C.
Mango is consumed fresh, and its fruits are also used to create snacks, added to all kinds of desserts and cocktails. However, eating 2-3 tropical fruits in one meal is not worth it. It is bad for the stomach.