Oppenheimer Group: A World of Produce: Mangoes: Handling, Storage & Merchandising


Receiving and Inspecting:		Avoid mangoes that are wilted, have grayish discoloration of the skin or are pitting. Pinhead-sized black spotting is not a defect but is a characteristic of some varieties, especially Haden. Some varieties will yield to gentle pressure when ripe. Most varieties will turn yellow as they ripen, except for green varieties. Red mangoes will not become redder after harvest. The area around the stem should look plump and round, and mangoes should smell rich and fruity when ripe.

Handling:		Temperature: 55 degrees F 13 degrees C Relative humidity: 85 - 90% Mist: No

Typical Shelf Life:		14 - 21 days at room temperature

Sensitivities:		Highly ethylene sensitive Sensitive to chilling injury Highly sensitive to moisture loss, if humidity level is too low Best stored with avocados, lemons, pineapples and tomatoes

Merchandising:		Display mangoes with other tropical fruits like pineapple, coconuts, bananas or papayas. Demonstrate how to slice and cube mangoes as part of the display, as most U.S. consumers are not familiar with this fruit.