6 - 8 pieces Mango aka "Tommy Atkins Mango", "Ataulfo Mango", "Mang-Guo", "Ping-Guo-Mang", "芒果", "苹果芒" Mango is a tropical fruit with an oval shape and green or yellow skin with a red blush. The flesh is golden in color surrounding a flat, hard pit. Unripe mango is crunchy and tart and is often used in salads. Ripe mango is sweet and creamy with a texture similar to peach. Mango is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection The unripe mango is firm with green skin and no signs of shriveling, soft spots, or discoloration. Ripe mango gives slightly when lightly squeezed and has a fruity aroma near the stem end. No signs of overly soft spots and shriveling. Storage Green mango should be stored at 50°F - 55°F (10°C - 13°C) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety percent and no mist. A ripe mango should be stored at 45°F - 46°F (7°C - 8°C) instead. The typical shelf life is fourteen to twenty-eight days depending on the variety. Mango is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Mango should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to avoid poor flavor development and premature softening. Mango produces a moderate amount of ethylene. Mango is sensitive to chilling injury at storage under 50°F (10°C). Symptoms include skin discoloration, pitting, uneven ripening, and poor flavor development. As the fruit ripens, its tolerance to chilling injury increases. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 mango without refuse (336g) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories 201 Calories from Fat 10 Total Fat 1.3g ........................................................................................ 2% Saturated Fat 0.3g ...................................................................... 1% Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0% Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0% Sodium 3mg ......................................................................................... 0% Total Carbohydrate 50g ................................................................. 16% Dietary Fiber 5g ........................................................................ 20% Sugar 46g Protein 2.8g Vitamin A ................................................................................................ 20% Vitamin C ............................................................................................. 203% Calcium ..................................................................................................... 3% Iron ............................................................................................................. 2% Potassium ............................................................................................... 16% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by USDA
