Are you \u201cin the know\u201d about the tropical fruit known as a mango? Traditionally, mangos aren\u2019t so popular in North America \u2013 but it\u2019s not because they don\u2019t taste amazing (they do). There are actually a couple of reasons why the fruit has taken so long to catch on: first, ripe mangos have a short shelf life. Secondly (and this is the bigger reason), it can be very expensive to import mangos to the United States. This means that fresh mangos aren\u2019t seen as often as other fruits in grocery stores, so many Americans simply don\u2019t think of them.<\/p>\n
This is a great pity because mangos are so darn delicious, with sweet-tart, juicy flesh that\u2019s fabulous eaten alone or added to salads, smoothies, salsas, and other recipes that can benefit from a tropical twist. Mango is also super healthy\u2026a nutritional powerhouse, the health benefits of mango include high fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients (including beta-carotene). Plus, a one-cup serving of diced mango has only about 120 calories, so mangos are a great sweet treat that won\u2019t pack on the pounds when enjoyed in moderation.<\/p>\n
Ready to give mango a try? You won\u2019t regret it \u2013 if you know how to choose the best ones at the grocery store!<\/p>\n
If you want to ensure the mango you\u2019re buying is ripe, don\u2019t rely on color to tell you \u2013 like many fruits, a mango\u2019s color is not an indicator of ripeness (in fact, the color of the mango is more likely to tell you what variety of mango the fruit is). Some mangoes have a greater degree of \u201cblush\u201d than others, while other mangoes may come with small marks or skin blemishes. This is normal and is caused by the fruit rubbing against a branch or another piece of fruit on the tree \u2013 such marks won\u2019t affect the quality of the fruit\u2019s flesh.<\/p>\n
To tell if a mango is ripe, start with a plump, rounded fruit and give it a sniff. If it gives off a delicious, sweet fragrance, that\u2019s your first clue. Next, give it a squeeze\u2026the skin should give a little when gently pressed. If it\u2019s too mushy, the mango is overripe. A mango that\u2019s soft like a perfectly ripe peach is ready to enjoy\u2026if you want the fruit to last a few days at home before eating it, select a slightly firmer mango with tight skin.<\/p>\n
The good news is that you don\u2019t have to go through the above steps if you buy your mangos from Pittman & Davis<\/a>! Our Florida Red Mangos<\/a> are grown in the United States (so they don\u2019t have to travel far too far to get to you or spend any time sitting in a distribution center) and always arrive fresh and perfect and ready to enjoy.<\/p>\n Pittman & Davis partners with a family farm that specializes in mangoes. No more imported mangos\u2026they took five years to develop a specific variety right in Florida. Pittman & Davis ensures the mangoes you order from us come from trees at least ten years old (mature trees produce better fruit). The fruit is harvested as soon as it\u2019s ready, then shipped right out the same day \u2013 no waiting around in a distribution center. You won\u2019t find mangoes this fresh and delicious in a chain grocery store!<\/p>\n Now that you have your fresh, ripe mangoes, what\u2019s the best way to enjoy them? We love eating them fresh out of hand, but they also work great in a variety of recipes. Here are just a few of our favorites:<\/p>\n If you plan to eat them within a day or two you can store your mangoes at room temperature. Otherwise, whole mangoes will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days. If you peel and cut up your mangoes you should store them in an airtight container. Frozen mango cubes and slices will keep up to six months in the freezer.<\/p>\n Enjoy your mangos!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you \u201cin the know\u201d about the tropical fruit known as a mango? Traditionally, mangos aren\u2019t so popular in North America \u2013 but it\u2019s not because they don\u2019t taste amazing (they do). There are actually a couple of reasons why the fruit has taken so long to catch on: first, ripe mangos have a short shelf life. Secondly (and this is the bigger reason), it can be very expensive to import mangos to the United States. This means that fresh mangos aren\u2019t seen as often as other fruits in grocery stores, so many Americans simply don\u2019t think of them. This is a great pity because mangos are so darn delicious, with sweet-tart, juicy flesh that\u2019s fabulous eaten alone or added to salads, smoothies, salsas, and other recipes that can benefit from a tropical twist. Mango is also super healthy\u2026a nutritional powerhouse, the health benefits of mango include high fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients (including beta-carotene). Plus, a one-cup serving of diced mango has only about 120 calories, so mangos are a great sweet treat that won\u2019t pack on the pounds when enjoyed in moderation. Selecting Mangos at the Grocery Store Ready to give mango a try? You won\u2019t regret it \u2013 if you know how to choose the best ones at the grocery store! If you want to ensure the mango you\u2019re buying is ripe, don\u2019t rely on color to tell you \u2013 like many fruits, a mango\u2019s color is not an indicator of ripeness (in fact, the color of the mango is more likely to tell you what variety of mango the fruit is). Some mangoes have a greater degree of \u201cblush\u201d than others, while other mangoes may come with small marks or skin blemishes. This is normal and is caused by the fruit rubbing against a branch or another piece of fruit on the tree \u2013 such marks won\u2019t affect the quality of the fruit\u2019s flesh. To tell if a mango is ripe, start with a plump, rounded fruit and give it a sniff. If it gives off a delicious, sweet fragrance, that\u2019s your first clue. Next, give it a squeeze\u2026the skin should give a little when gently pressed. If it\u2019s too mushy, the mango is overripe. A mango that\u2019s soft like a perfectly ripe peach is ready to enjoy\u2026if you want the fruit to last a few days at home before eating it, select a slightly firmer mango with tight skin. Florida Mangos from Pittman & Davis The good news is that you don\u2019t have to go through the above steps if you buy your mangos from Pittman & Davis! Our Florida Red Mangos are grown in the United States (so they don\u2019t have to travel far too far to get to you or spend any time sitting in a distribution center) and always arrive fresh and perfect and ready to enjoy. Pittman & Davis partners with a family farm that specializes in mangoes. No more imported mangos\u2026they took five years to develop a specific variety right in Florida. Pittman & Davis ensures the mangoes you order from us come from trees at least ten years old (mature trees produce better fruit). The fruit is harvested as soon as it\u2019s ready, then shipped right out the same day \u2013 no waiting around in a distribution center. You won\u2019t find mangoes this fresh and delicious in a chain grocery store! Mango Tips: How to Enjoy Your Fruit Now that you have your fresh, ripe mangoes, what\u2019s the best way to enjoy them? We love eating them fresh out of hand, but they also work great in a variety of recipes. Here are just a few of our favorites: Pittman & Davis Red Florida Mango Trifle Pittman & Davis Mango Chicken Salad Sandwich Pittman & Davis Sticky Rice with Coconut and Mango Pittman & Davis Mango-Strawberry Salsa Pittman & Davis Mango Halo-Halo How to Store Mangoes If you plan to eat them within a day or two you can store your mangoes at room temperature. Otherwise, whole mangoes will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days. If you peel and cut up your mangoes you should store them in an airtight container. Frozen mango cubes and slices will keep up to six months in the freezer. 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