It is tempting to buy a bunch of mangoes when they are in season.You might find yourself with extras and want to save them.Mangoes are sensitive to the elements and need a little care to not get spoiled.Keeping them in temperature-controlled containers can help them last.
Step 1: Do you know if your mangoes are ripe?
The firmness and smell of your mangoes can be used to determine their ripeness.The color of mangoes doesn't matter when it comes to being ripe.Unripe mangoes do not have a noticeable scent.Ripe mangoes are not so soft.They have a pleasant smell.
Step 2: Store mangos in a dark container.
Un ripe mangoes can retain their flavor if room temperature storage is used.Jars with air flow and plastic bags can be used to protect your mangoes.When they are ripe, check on them every 2 days.Mangoes can take up to 8 days to mature.
Step 3: Store ripe mangos in the fridge to retain more of their flavor.
You can store mangoes in the fridge after they are ripe.Mangoes can last up to 6 days in the fridge.The internal temperature of your fridge should be around 40F.
Step 4: Look for signs that the mangoes are rotten.
After six days, ripe mangoes will show signs of rot, such as a sour smell and black skin.If the mangoes are discolored, throw them away.There are spots on the skin of mangos that can be used for smoothies.
Step 5: Cut your mango into cubes or slices.
It's a good idea to cut the mangoes into little pieces so they can be frozen.You can keep the small pieces in a bag.Most people don't need to peel the skin off of mangoes.The mangoes may take a little longer to thaw.If you don't like peeling mango skin with a knife, try a potato cutter or apple peeler.
Step 6: The leftover mangoes should be packed in the seal bags.
You don't have to put mango pieces on top of each other.Before you seal the bags, push as much oxygen out as possible.
Step 7: Put your bags in the freezer.
The fruit won't freeze evenly if your bags are against a wall.Make sure your freezer is cold.
Step 8: You can eat frozen mangoes within 6 months of putting them in the freezer.
Take your mangoes out of the freezer and put them in the fridge.You can eat a healthy snack after the cubes have softened.There are black spots on frozen mangos.The mangoes will not taste as good.