@@Emerica. The problem with his video is him implying all these multiple factors in determining ripeness. If a firm softness is the best way, he should have focused only on that.
Summary: - The more yellow it is, the more ripe it is. - The softer the flesh is, the more ripe it is. - The more it smells like a mango vs nothing, the more ripe it is. - The more yellow around the stem, the more ripe it is.
I guess I should have checked this BEFORE eating my first mango..... No wonder it tasted like carrot.... It looked like the one on the far left by the way haha :D Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely have to try again!
To me unripe mangoes taste the way a pine tree smells... Either way, it's unpleasant. I am also grateful for this video. Looking forward to my next mango! =)
Not all mango varieties turn yellow as they ripen - Keitt and Kent mangoes will probably stay green. If you have one of those, watch for the other signs he mentions to indicate ripeness. My local grocery store generally carries Keitt mangoes, and I was thinking it was strange that I've never seen one turn yellow until I read that they usually don't. Every once in a while they also carry Ataulfo mangoes, which not only turn a beautiful yellow, but are incredibly tender and sweet! Those are definitely my favorite :) I also read that rounder mangoes are less stringy on average, so avoid the flatter ones!
I love mango! It's my new favourite fruit. But I often get disappointed when they are hard and dry... Now I know how to get then soft and juice :) I really love mango when they are soft and juicy.
I had to look this up because my mom (and I) dont know how to tell if a mango is ripe. ours is kinda yellow (at the time this was posted), and slightly squishy, and smells like a mango. My mom thought they were bad. I said "They are probably still good! I will look it up." and then I found this video.
Greetings everyone viewing, it this video has been around for some time due to the comments, well I live in one of Caribbean islands, and my country has a lot of mangoes, all types and our mangoes grow wild, sometimes they are being planted around the house, but most times they wild into huge, we eat mangoes any time, we don't what amount to eat, but thank you to this channel after learning all the health benefits mangoes have especially the leaves which can be used to lower blood sugar, that is very good video, keep posting!!
my mom never bought them and as an adult there are so many that i do like and eat, i was watching a vlog the other day and they were eating mango and then more and more people in vlogs were eating mangos i decided to buy them, my sons and i ate them and they were so delicious and very sweet. my first impression was they tasted like pine my husband said he thought they tasted a bit like carrots with a sweet taste.
EnergyRipple Mangos are my fav so far. It was apples but I don't know if it's the GMO or the sprays that take the sweetness out of these apples these days. I hear elders saying certain foods don't taste like they use to. One thing about the "good ol' days" (I'm assuming at 28) that the foods was more natural because the soil, air, and foods (even meats) were cleaner.
packleader87 apples are one of the worst offenders when it comes to taste loss. They are often covered in wax to preserve them too, best to buy organic apples they taste way better. The taste is effected by pesticides and lack of minerals in the soil from over farming. Some farmers do a crop rotation that lets the soil get replenished but that's not mainstream yet.
Apple trees live about 35 years, normally. Some species can live as long as 100 years. So you don't "rotate" your crop with apples. That is more for crops like corn, beans, beets, wheat, etc. And as far as it being "mainstream", you are very wrong. Crop rotation has been around for years. I'm 68 and grew up on a farm. Crop rotation had been around for years even when I was a kid. I went to a rural school, and it was taught in Farm/ag class and in FFA. (Future Farmers of America)
That's good to know. I purchase my first mango a few days ago I didn't know what it supposed to look like and it didn't help Walmart only had one to choose from and mine was pretty hard and no favor what so ever. But now that I have this information, I can choose a better one next time
Thanks for your video. I was recently hospitalized for low potassium, and now I am trying to get healthier and start incorporating more potassium rich foods into my diet. I always knew bananas were a potassium rich go-to fruit, but I just don't like bananas that much. I did some research and learned that mango is actually more rich in potassium than bananas, and I actually love mango. Problem was, I had absolutely no idea how to pick one out on my own. The first couple I tried were so hard, I couldn't even slice them open. Question: All of the mango I have ever eaten in the past that I loved the most was definitely very sweet, but also had a sour/tartness to them as well, which I loved. If I eat a mango at the stage or two just before ripeness, will they have a little more tartness and still be able to be sliced somewhat easily? OR Does fully ripe mango already have a little sour and tartness to them like pineapple, strawberries, and other fruit that naturally has a little tartness? Thank you!
I got the least ripe mango in the store then .-. I thought green meant it was ripe 😅 also wouldn't it be weird if I started smelling the mangoes at the grocery store?...
I bought my first mango yesterday, and when I got home after a few hours I noticed something that looks like honey leaking from it, but it has some red on it, so is it ready or should I wait to become yellow?
Asian mangoes come in two basic types. One is green and meant to be eaten that way with slices dipped in salt. The other one is yellow all over with no red or green. But just because it is yellow does not mean it is ripe. It should have a dusty whitish coating when it is ripe. This is true for both the green and the yellow types.
I have two mangoes sitting here that are nearly fully red like apples with a piece of green on the bottom the size of a quarter and something sticky coming out of the stem. It does not feel soft. I guess my mango being nearly all red isn’t on the list of, mangoes, and although THEY are from Ecuador, I live in and bought them in Florida! An additional mango is half sort of yellowish half bright red.
I've only bough Mangoes on a few occasions and haven't cared for them. I think I've tried them unripened. Does this go for the majority of Mangoes in US grocery stores? This past winter I finally tried a Fuyu Persimmon and I loved that. Unfortunately it was the end of the season. I've not seen them since Mid February.
+Amanda David If the mango tastes a little sour then it isn't ripe, it should be really sweet. I don't buy mangoes unless they are at least 50 - 75% yellow already because if they are solid green there is a chance they won't ripen at all. Most mangoes in the grocery store here in canada are green so I tend to only buy them in season as they come over from mexico or thailand at least 1/2 yellow.
* Thailand mangeos: peak in may * Mexican mangoes: Peak season begins in late March and lasts through September * Florida mangoes: May through September * Haitian mangoes: January through September * Brazilian mangoes:September through January
Amanda David they all taste great, the best of the best are green mango which stay green on the outside you just have to smell them and look for wrinkles but it's super hard to find those in north america.
my mango was mostly green with some red. i felt it and it didn't feel like a rock, i smelled it and it smelled like i mango a lot, then i cut it open and it was rotten.
We had a storm yesterday & it was quite windy. As a result, quite a few of our green mangos fell off the tree. My question is will they be good to eat if left to ripen in the house on the counter?
Thanks for this video. I bought 8 mangoes and ate 2 that looks like the middle one in this video. It was hard and had a funny taste so I found this video and realized my mangoes aren't ripped yet.
Maybe you said this and i just keep missing it but which mangos are ripe enough to eat? Obviously the far right totally yellow one is good to eat but did you mention if the second from the right or the center mango would be ripe enough to eat? I'm still a little confused. So now I can determine when a mango is "ripe" but at what ripeness is it tasty to humans? Good video though. Once this question is answered I'll be e good to go
I think mine is broken 😕. It is mostly red fading into orangey yellow fading to yellow and finally a touch of green at the bottom. It is firm with a little give. I'm perplexed should I chance it. Should I eat it. Should I wait. Decisions decisions. 😒🤣
Most of the mangos at my store smell like the ones around it, only when i pulled them away from the group could i tell if one smelled like mango alone or just cold rine. My unripe mangos smelled like their green skin, the ripe ones slightly smelled of mango. I had only used the feel and sight that day. Now i know to trust my nose.
+Amanda Currier Ya probably unless it's a green mango in which it'll remain green the whole time but you usually can't find those mangoes in most of north america. Green mango looks like an alfaulto mango in shape and size it isn't the big round ones from mexico like I'm using in this video.
The color can come from the ripening treatment. It does not mean mango is ready to eat. The mango must change shape at the nose end, and the beak may disappear as it ripens. The shoulders at the stem end make a depression as it ripens. And talking color, a mango can be green all over and yet be fully ripe. A delicious mango is the one that was plucked when it started to ripen on the tree and plucked. It must be harvested when the flesh is turning yellow from White. The yellower the flesh the better it will taste when fully ripe......
Thank you for expanding the information. I've always loved the mango-bird metaphor. I thought i was one of the few who openly use it. Now i know where to look for what. It was about 20 yrs ago my grandmother and Dad taught me, now i remember.
Not all mangos change color when they ripen so use the softness test.
Me too
@@Pantystealer me too
@@vaahtobileet me too
That’s what he said 1:09
@@Emerica. The problem with his video is him implying all these multiple factors in determining ripeness. If a firm softness is the best way, he should have focused only on that.
Summary:
- The more yellow it is, the more ripe it is.
- The softer the flesh is, the more ripe it is.
- The more it smells like a mango vs nothing, the more ripe it is.
- The more yellow around the stem, the more ripe it is.
Hoe bout brown spots but still good smell
lol... the dude should have thought this demo out before shooting and posting it. 😂
Not sure why I need disco music while taking a mango lesson. Is this a new learning technique? Should I be up dancing while learning?
Yes dancing while learning is mandatory, especially disco dancing.
lol
MY GOD I almost died reading this comment I was thinking the same thing!
😂😂😂
You should be up dancing no matter what you’re doing...
Even brain surgery
I guess I should have checked this BEFORE eating my first mango..... No wonder it tasted like carrot.... It looked like the one on the far left by the way haha :D
Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely have to try again!
sulfocille LoL glad you like the video your comment gave me a good laugh :)
LOL ... this video just saved me a mango...gonna let mine ripen a bit more.
To me unripe mangoes taste the way a pine tree smells...
Either way, it's unpleasant.
I am also grateful for this video.
Looking forward to my next mango! =)
Lol same
this is literally me right now
Wish I would’ve seen this after eating my sour mango 😂
Before*?
With the correction of the person below, I agree, lol. Think I just attempted to eat a second-stage mango and it was not pleasant 😂
I had that exact same thing happened to me
Not all mango varieties turn yellow as they ripen - Keitt and Kent mangoes will probably stay green. If you have one of those, watch for the other signs he mentions to indicate ripeness.
My local grocery store generally carries Keitt mangoes, and I was thinking it was strange that I've never seen one turn yellow until I read that they usually don't. Every once in a while they also carry Ataulfo mangoes, which not only turn a beautiful yellow, but are incredibly tender and sweet! Those are definitely my favorite :)
I also read that rounder mangoes are less stringy on average, so avoid the flatter ones!
+Leylee24 I just came back from thailand and they have green mangoes there that are always green but juicy yellow inside as well.
Interesting posting, thanks. How to make unmature green mangos ready to eat?
just purchased my first mango...came home with two actually.
this post is a big help. One of the two are at 95.5% ripe Lol
Have a great day!
I love mango! It's my new favourite fruit. But I often get disappointed when they are hard and dry... Now I know how to get then soft and juice :) I really love mango when they are soft and juicy.
I had to look this up because my mom (and I) dont know how to tell if a mango is ripe. ours is kinda yellow (at the time this was posted), and slightly squishy, and smells like a mango. My mom thought they were bad. I said "They are probably still good! I will look it up." and then I found this video.
Greetings everyone viewing, it this video has been around for some time due to the comments, well I live in one of Caribbean islands, and my country has a lot of mangoes, all types and our mangoes grow wild, sometimes they are being planted around the house, but most times they wild into huge, we eat mangoes any time, we don't what amount to eat, but thank you to this channel after learning all the health benefits mangoes have especially the leaves which can be used to lower blood sugar, that is very good video, keep posting!!
thanks for this video i just bought my first mango and i had no idea when to tell, i cant wait till its ripe and i can try it.
+Deanna Penttila Glad it helped!
my mom never bought them and as an adult there are so many that i do like and eat, i was watching a vlog the other day and they were eating mango and then more and more people in vlogs were eating mangos i decided to buy them, my sons and i ate them and they were so delicious and very sweet. my first impression was they tasted like pine my husband said he thought they tasted a bit like carrots with a sweet taste.
Deanna and family daily vlogs Mango are the best! Try out different varieties too!
Thanks Dude! My grand daughter, 8yo, loves fresh mango, but I didn't know how to choose them!
Thanks for the lesson I always wondered what the ripe colour looked like thanks
So very helpful. I just bought two yesterday and had this very question. Thanks so much.
glad it helped!
This whole time I've been eating them toooo early. That's because of grocery store ordering too early.
+packleader87 ya I think this is the case with a lot of people. Geez I look so fat in this video heh, I've lost 80 lbs since I filmed this.
EnergyRipple
Mangos are my fav so far. It was apples but I don't know if it's the GMO or the sprays that take the sweetness out of these apples these days. I hear elders saying certain foods don't taste like they use to.
One thing about the "good ol' days" (I'm assuming at 28) that the foods was more natural because the soil, air, and foods (even meats) were cleaner.
packleader87 apples are one of the worst offenders when it comes to taste loss. They are often covered in wax to preserve them too, best to buy organic apples they taste way better. The taste is effected by pesticides and lack of minerals in the soil from over farming. Some farmers do a crop rotation that lets the soil get replenished but that's not mainstream yet.
Apple trees live about 35 years, normally. Some species can live as long as 100 years. So you don't "rotate" your crop with apples. That is more for crops like corn, beans, beets, wheat, etc. And as far as it being "mainstream", you are very wrong. Crop rotation has been around for years. I'm 68 and grew up on a farm. Crop rotation had been around for years even when I was a kid. I went to a rural school, and it was taught in Farm/ag class and in FFA. (Future Farmers of America)
Crop rotation has been mainstream for farmers since the 18th century lol idk what hes on about
The color red had nothing to do with the ripness of the mango, only the yellow blush ;)
I've been eating unripe mangos all these years, I've never seen a yellow mango, thanks this is awesome.
haha, unless its a "green mango" which never turns color then ya they were unripe.
That's good to know. I purchase my first mango a few days ago I didn't know what it supposed to look like and it didn't help Walmart only had one to choose from and mine was pretty hard and no favor what so ever. But now that I have this information, I can choose a better one next time
Thanks for your video. I was recently hospitalized for low potassium, and now I am trying to get healthier and start incorporating more potassium rich foods into my diet. I always knew bananas were a potassium rich go-to fruit, but I just don't like bananas that much. I did some research and learned that mango is actually more rich in potassium than bananas, and I actually love mango. Problem was, I had absolutely no idea how to pick one out on my own. The first couple I tried were so hard, I couldn't even slice them open. Question: All of the mango I have ever eaten in the past that I loved the most was definitely very sweet, but also had a sour/tartness to them as well, which I loved. If I eat a mango at the stage or two just before ripeness, will they have a little more tartness and still be able to be sliced somewhat easily? OR Does fully ripe mango already have a little sour and tartness to them like pineapple, strawberries, and other fruit that naturally has a little tartness? Thank you!
Nobody cares
I got the least ripe mango in the store then .-. I thought green meant it was ripe 😅 also wouldn't it be weird if I started smelling the mangoes at the grocery store?...
+Licky Lemon definitely not weird to smell your fruit, don't worry about what people think of you.
snort it
No?
not at all you gotta make sure you get the absolute superior mango
I bought mango first time in my life yesterday It was expensive and I don’t want to waste it thanks for video
Txs for the information and the time you put into making this video.🥭
Thank you. This was helpful and to the point.
Mangos and Tomatoes are my fav fruits
Thanks for your help
Great point. How long does mangos take to ripen when you buy one that is not ripen?
u forgot that the little nub at the end starts to leak out some juice and that means its ripe or about to be
that's a good tip.
I bought my first mango yesterday, and when I got home after a few hours I noticed something that looks like honey leaking from it, but it has some red on it, so is it ready or should I wait to become yellow?
That's actually sap, you'll see it on unripe mangos more, make sure to wash it off as it's not too pleasant to eat.
Mangos and jackfruit rock here in the Philippines.
They ""grow on trees" here.
Asian mangoes come in two basic types. One is green and meant to be eaten that way with slices dipped in salt. The other one is yellow all over with no red or green. But just because it is yellow does not mean it is ripe. It should have a dusty whitish coating when it is ripe. This is true for both the green and the yellow types.
I love you too. Anytime you need anything you just do a search and you find whatever you need. Thanks for this video! Also love the disco music!
I've never seen yellow on a mango before. We've got green&red if we're lucky.
where are you from?
i got a yellow mango and i dont know what tf to do with it.
Yellow mangos means it's ripe
I thought yellow was a different species of mango.
I have two mangoes sitting here that are nearly fully red like apples with a piece of green on the bottom the size of a quarter and something sticky coming out of the stem. It does not feel soft. I guess my mango being nearly all red isn’t on the list of, mangoes, and although THEY are from Ecuador, I live in and bought them in Florida! An additional mango is half sort of yellowish half bright red.
Great video! We are new to mangos & this helped explain the ripeness journey perfectly!
So what is the best flavor. Is it possible to be over ripe?
I love mangoes I got a lot yesterday
Thanks for sharing THREE ways to check for ripeness! Just got two and waiting patiently! 😂
*”Eats mango while not Riped”*
Wow! So good to know. Thank you
Thank you I enjoyed this video so much....will definitely be buying a mango asap sir
I have a mango it’s green and red but it smells good so I think I’m just gonna open it and hope for the best
Thanks, this entertaining and educational video saved me from cutting into a unripe mango. I guess I'll wait longer.
Lol I bought a mango today and I had a hell of a time getting it open . It was delicious tho . I’m going back and buying more tomorrow
Very informative, thanks! Is #2 ready to eat or is it best to wait longer for it to ripen?
number 2 is ripe enough to eat in a pinch but I'd wait 2 more days
Thanks for the help!
Very helpful
I have 3 green and red mangos in the fridge right now and they are taking forever to turn ripe
you should take them out of the fridge, if you want them to ripen.
Wonder if the good chain doesnt flow if u get hard mangos first buy
This is so helpful thank you so much!!!
Feeling the jackin’ house track!🙌🏻
right on
I've only bough Mangoes on a few occasions and haven't cared for them. I think I've tried them unripened. Does this go for the majority of Mangoes in US grocery stores? This past winter I finally tried a Fuyu Persimmon and I loved that. Unfortunately it was the end of the season. I've not seen them since Mid February.
+Amanda David If the mango tastes a little sour then it isn't ripe, it should be really sweet. I don't buy mangoes unless they are at least 50 - 75% yellow already because if they are solid green there is a chance they won't ripen at all. Most mangoes in the grocery store here in canada are green so I tend to only buy them in season as they come over from mexico or thailand at least 1/2 yellow.
I don't know if I've ever seen that much yellow on a mango at my stores. When are they considered in season? Because I see then year round.
* Thailand mangeos: peak in may
* Mexican mangoes: Peak season begins in late March and lasts through September
* Florida mangoes: May through September
* Haitian mangoes: January through September
* Brazilian mangoes:September through January
I'm gonna have to put all that in my cell phone because I'll never remember all that lol Are there any that are particular better than others?
Amanda David they all taste great, the best of the best are green mango which stay green on the outside you just have to smell them and look for wrinkles but it's super hard to find those in north america.
Yesss! I can now say that the mango i bought is not ready yet :D
my mango was mostly green with some red. i felt it and it didn't feel like a rock, i smelled it and it smelled like i mango a lot, then i cut it open and it was rotten.
Licky Licky fake mango
Fake news.
Would the second to the farthest right be still good to eat or should you still wait a little bit?
might be a little crunchy, no one wants a crunchy mango
The question should be how to pre the green mangos to make them yellow? = N/A.
Your video was very helpful, thank you.
Mango + banana in a brown paper bag. The ethylene gas given off by the banana will ripen the mango.
We had a storm yesterday & it was quite windy. As a result, quite a few of our green mangos fell off the tree. My question is will they be good to eat if left to ripen in the house on the counter?
Yes man just a few days should do it.
very helpful...thank you :)
+Vatrena Venson glad it helped!
So you are telling me green does not mean GO 😭😭😭 that’s how my 5 mangos look like 💀💀💀💀
thanks, super helpful
Glad it helped!
excellent , thank you
How to tell if a mango is ripe. When it falls out of the tree and lands at your feet while you are standing in line for shaved ice. In lahaina
Mine is at the stage before the most ripened, is it still edible? Also thanks for this information, it stopped me from eating it
+Abby Osiecki yep you can eat that it'll just be a bit hard vs soft creamy mango and a little harder to peel.
+EnergyRipple Peel? Eat the skin! :P
Lord Chumpington haha! You first!
Thanks my freind..i just learned something tonight
My pleasure :)
Do they all go yellow? Mine seems pretty ripe but it’s predominantly green.
Thanks for the help!!! :)
thanks bro good vid
Thanks for this video. I bought 8 mangoes and ate 2 that looks like the middle one in this video. It was hard and had a funny taste so I found this video and realized my mangoes aren't ripped yet.
watching this while eating my very first green, and very hard Mango 👀 🤷🏼♀️
Maybe you said this and i just keep missing it but which mangos are ripe enough to eat? Obviously the far right totally yellow one is good to eat but did you mention if the second from the right or the center mango would be ripe enough to eat? I'm still a little confused. So now I can determine when a mango is "ripe" but at what ripeness is it tasty to humans?
Good video though. Once this question is answered I'll be e good to go
Thanks 😂cuz i got 2 all green wit lil bit of red 😔i really wanted to eat it
Thanks for the tips
Thx dude helped a lot
Great video! This really helped me. Many thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Great explanation!!!!
An informative and compact video. Have your like!
Thank you smm!
Thank for the tip & I will give a shot
fidodidocowboy no problem
Who else was shaking their mango to the beat?
clear, simple video. Presentation and content are very good. Did the job of training on when a mango is ripe. Thank you for your time and effort.
Very succinct, thank you sir.
Helpful video and great channel ! Subbed
+Vegan For The Animals Ⓥ thanks man!
I've never eaten a yellow mango. They're always red and green and taste amazing.
could be the variety than.
Thanks 👍
It's all good buddy!! Every little bit helps.😺
I’ve got a green one that feels fairly soft and smells like a mango
Is it ripe?
So are the first three good to eat or not? I know you said the first one was ripe, but how about the other two?
Very helpful. Thanks man
if I want my mango to be ripe do I have to leave it out of the fridge or can I keep it in the fridge? someone, please tell me.
put it in a brown paper bag with a banana
Thank you for the video
funky music mango boy
I wish I had watched this video before I bought my mango! Lol!
Very helpful, thank you!
you're welcome
Omg this saved my life ty
Good information. Thanks. Don’t need the music though. Distracting.
It was very helpful- thank you!
I think mine is broken 😕. It is mostly red fading into orangey yellow fading to yellow and finally a touch of green at the bottom. It is firm with a little give. I'm perplexed should I chance it. Should I eat it. Should I wait. Decisions decisions. 😒🤣
lol if you pick this up and smell it.. smells like a mango..
pure genius at work here xD
thanks :) Unripe mangoes don't have a scent that is why.
What else did you expect him to say? It smells like an apple?
Twitchy. my mango kinda smells like an 🍎
Smell varies with variety. ;) Which variety did you have?
Most of the mangos at my store smell like the ones around it, only when i pulled them away from the group could i tell if one smelled like mango alone or just cold rine. My unripe mangos smelled like their green skin, the ripe ones slightly smelled of mango. I had only used the feel and sight that day. Now i know to trust my nose.
Really helped
Mine is completely green, so it's probably in the first stages right?
+Amanda Currier Ya probably unless it's a green mango in which it'll remain green the whole time but you usually can't find those mangoes in most of north america. Green mango looks like an alfaulto mango in shape and size it isn't the big round ones from mexico like I'm using in this video.
My Mango is a bit firm, but looks like the second mango before the most ripe. It also doesn't smell. Is it ready to eat?
handy tips, thanks!
OIFIG No problem, glad I can help!
Thanks ! that was helpful.
The color can come from the ripening treatment. It does not mean mango is ready to eat. The mango must change shape at the nose end, and the beak may disappear as it ripens. The shoulders at the stem end make a depression as it ripens. And talking color, a mango can be green all over and yet be fully ripe. A delicious mango is the one that was plucked when it started to ripen on the tree and plucked. It must be harvested when the flesh is turning yellow from White. The yellower the flesh the better it will taste when fully ripe......
Thank you for expanding the information. I've always loved the mango-bird metaphor. I thought i was one of the few who openly use it. Now i know where to look for what. It was about 20 yrs ago my grandmother and Dad taught me, now i remember.