Get Your Hands on a Perfect Mango
Mangos are available year round, so you can always get your hands on a perfect mango. Did you know that there are different type of mangos? Here are the most common mango varieties you'll find in U.S. grocery stores:
Honey. Sweet, creamy and vibrant yellow. Small wrinkles appear when fully ripe. Peak availability is March - June.
Francis. Rich, spicy and sweet, with yellow skin and green overtones. Peak availability is April - June.
Haden. Rich in flavor with fine fibers, often bright red with green and yellow overtones. Peak availability is March - May.
Keitt. Sweet and fruity, with juicy flesh, limited fibers and green skin. Peak availability is July - September.
Kent. Sweet and rich, dark green mangos with red blush. Peak availability is December - February and June - August.
Tommy Atkins. Mild and sweet, these dark red mangos are the most widely grown variety coming into the U.S. Peak availability is March - July and September - October.
To find a ripe mango, just squeeze gently. A ripe mango will be slightly soft like a peach or avocado. Ripening. Keep unripe mangos at room temperature. Once ripe, mangos can be moved to the refrigerator to slow down ripening for several days.
Make mango your go-to ingredient.
