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OK so quite a few times now Ive bought a Mango, had it untill it felt ripe, then cut it open only to find........STRINGS! BLAST!

So how does one tell when a Mango is not only ripe, but ready to eat?

this should help

freshmangos.com/aboutmangos/

"Selecting the ripeness of mangos can be determined by either smelling or squeezing. A ripe mango will have a full, fruity aroma emitting from the stem end. Mangos can be considered ready to eat when slightly soft to the touch and yielding to gentle pressure, like a ripe peach. The best flavored fruit have a yellow tinge when ripe; however, color may be red, yellow, green, orange or any combination. The ideal post harvest storage temperature for mangos is 55º F. When stored properly a mango should have a shelf life of 1 to 2 weeks. We have found that the best way to ripen a mango is at room temperature, on the kitchen counter and if you wish to accelerate the process place in a paper bag overnight (some folks place an apple with the mango in the bag to create more natural ethylene gas and further decrease the ripening time). Once ripened the mango can be refrigerated for a few days, but should be used shortly thereafter. "

"Strings" don't mean that it isn't ripe. Some varieties are "threadless," but many kinds still have varying degree's of stringyness even when ripe, especially around the pip. If it's yellow and soft inside, it's edible.

--A

I want to know why no one has come up with a seedless mango or at least one where the seed is not bound so tightly with the flesh. I love mangoes, but I find the seed to be a real pain. I have tried various cutting strategies but have been disappointed with the results. Does anyone have advice on how to easily detach the mango flesh from the seed?

YAY! No more wated dollars from Top Foods. Ive been dying for a good mango smoothy........MMMmmmm.......

Sandgorgon rider wrote:I want to know why no one has come up with a seedless mango or at least one where the seed is not bound so tightly with the flesh. I love mangoes, but I find the seed to be a real pain. I have tried various cutting strategies but have been disappointed with the results. Does anyone have advice on how to easily detach the mango flesh from the seed?

Yes. Sit in pool. Grip pip tightly in one hand. Use front teeth to gnaw flesh away from pip.

But actually there are seedless mangoes IIRC.

--A

Avatar wrote:Yes. Sit in pool. Grip pip tightly in one hand. Use front teeth to gnaw flesh away from pip.

good gracious!

ask your wife nicely to cut one up. that's how i do it.

Thank you. You are all so helpful

I have never seen a seedless mango, do they really exist?

I wonder how a seedless mango would propogate the species.....

I've had a lot of experience with mangoes and the best way to separate the seed is to cut it four times. a mango is sort of heart-shaped right? just slice the four cheeks and leave the seed in the center. if you're having travel with the peel, just use a spoon to scoop the flesh out.

However, it has been my experience that the best way to eat a mango is to divide it into three, with the seed in the center. Thus, you can spoon out the flesh of two cheeks and just use your teeth to separate the flesh from the seed in the center slice.. lolz.. it might seem messy, but sometimes messy= enjoyment.

Indulge...

Oh yeah, and mangos arenot planted using seeds, plantations actually use cuttings...

my mango pits are flat man

well semi-flat. i just cut the mango off in strips-like.

long cut down one flat side with the flat side of the blade of
a nice sharp boning knife, then four or five slices across the side i've
cut off, then flip it over, do the same thing on the other side.
boom.
lucious mango slices.

peeling optional.

Sarge wrote:

ask your wife nicely to cut one up. that's how i do it.

I'm with Sarge on this one!

join the revolution!

Can I not get the wife to join the revolution while I just sit here nice and comfy?