Mangos Military Produce Group

General Information:

Mangoes are the most consumed fruit in the world. Mangos vary in size, shape, coloring and taste according to their ripeness and variety. They range from green to red.

Selection and Storage:

When ripe, a mango gives to gentle pressure. Choose plump mangos. Ripen at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe fruit in a plastic bag.

Preparation and Cooking:

Mangos when added to a fruit salad, add flavor, color, aroma and texture. Mangos must be peeled prior to eating out of hand.