Should I store Pakistani mangoes in the fridge?

Only after they're ripe. Fridge before ripening stops the process and the fruit never sweetens.

How long do ripe mangoes last in the fridge?

5-7 days in the crisper drawer. Eat sooner if any bruising appears.

Can I store mangoes near my fruit bowl?

Keep them away from bananas and apples while ripening, those fruits emit ethylene that accelerates mango ripening uncontrollably.

Seven mango storage mistakes UK customers make

Mistake 1, fridge from day one

Pakistani mangoes ship half-ripe and need 4-7 days at room temperature to finish. Fridge from day one stops the ripening and the fruit never sweetens.

Fix: keep at room temperature, stems down, until they yield slightly under thumb pressure. Then fridge.

Mistake 2, sealed in a plastic bag

Plastic traps ethylene and moisture, the fruit ripens unevenly, sweats, and spoils in 48 hours.

Fix: store unwrapped, in a single layer, on an open tray or bowl.

Mistake 3, stacking ripe fruit

Stacked ripe mangoes bruise from their own weight. The bottom of the pile turns to mush.

Fix: single layer once ripe, or move to the fridge crisper where the cold firms the flesh.

Mistake 4, stems up, not down

Stems up means latex drips into the flesh from the stem cavity, creating a bitter pocket.

Fix: store stem-down for the first 24 hours after delivery to let the latex drain naturally.

Mistake 5, next to bananas or apples

Bananas and apples emit huge amounts of ethylene, they'll force your mangoes to ripen in 24 hours instead of 4-5 days.

Fix: ripen separately. Once both are ripe, fridge them together is fine.

Mistake 6, direct sunlight

Sunlight raises surface temperature unevenly, causing patchy ripening and sun-spotted skin.

Fix: ripen in a shaded part of the kitchen, away from windows and the cooker.

Mistake 7, washing before storing

Surface moisture promotes mould at the stem. Wash just before eating, not before storing.

Fix: store dry. Wash under cool running water 30 seconds before cutting.

Frequently asked

Should I store Pakistani mangoes in the fridge?: Only after they're ripe. Fridge before ripening stops the process and the fruit never sweetens.
How long do ripe mangoes last in the fridge?: 5-7 days in the crisper drawer. Eat sooner if any bruising appears.
Can I store mangoes near my fruit bowl?: Keep them away from bananas and apples while ripening, those fruits emit ethylene that accelerates mango ripening uncontrollably.