Instructions

1. Determine when you intend to use the mango. If you are not going to use it for a week, you can pick an under-ripe mango and allow it to ripen at home. If you are going to use it in the next day or two, you want a mango at its peak.

2. Smell the mango. A ripe mango has a sweet fruity aroma at the stem end. If the smell is very strong, the mango might be overripe.

3. Squeeze the mango gently with your fingers. It should yield slightly to your touch, but not too much.

4. Inspect the mango skin. A yellow-red coloring is a sign the mango is ripe.

5. Store the mango for 1 to 2 weeks at a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.