Mango Care

Enjoy Your Mangoes at Their Best – Safe, Sweet, and Handled with Love

At Swadeshi Central TX, we fly mangoes straight from Indian orchards to your hands in Texas — usually within 4–5 days of harvest. These mangoes ripen naturally during transport, so your box may contain a mix of ripe, semi-ripe, and raw (green) mangoes.

With a little care, every mango will ripen beautifully and be ready to enjoy — just like home.

📦 What to Do When You Receive Your Box

  • Open Immediately: Let your mangoes breathe! Keeping them in a closed box traps heat and moisture, which can speed up spoilage.
  • Sort by Ripeness: Gently press each mango near the stem:
    • ✅ Soft & fragrant? Ripe — eat first or refrigerate
    • ✅ Firm & green? Needs ripening — follow the tips below
  • Important:
    ❌ Do not use the original shipping box for ripening or storage — it has ventilation holes that allow ethylene gas to escape, slowing ripening and increasing moisture exposure.

🌡️ How to Ripen Raw Mangoes (Green & Firm)

Here are three trusted, natural methods to ripen mangoes at home:

1. 🟤 Paper Bag Method

Place green mangoes inside a brown paper bag and loosely fold it shut. Ethylene gas (a natural ripening hormone) builds up inside and speeds ripening.

2. 📰 Newspaper Wrap Method

Wrap each mango in newspaper, then place them in a closed cardboard box or basket in a cool, dark, dry spot — like a pantry or cabinet.

3. 📦 Dark Box Method

Line a regular cardboard box (with no ventilation holes) with newspaper. Place wrapped mangoes inside and close the box fully. Store in a dark, ventilated place away from heat or sunlight.

✅ Check daily: Mangoes will soften and release a sweet aroma when ripe.

✅ 1. Not All Green Mangoes Are Immature

  • Mango skin color is not a reliable indicator of ripeness.
  • Best ripeness signs: flesh color, softness, and aroma near the stem.

✅ 2. Why Some Mangoes Ripen Differently

  • Mangos are harvested at the mature but unripe stage to allow natural ripening during transport.
  • If harvested too immature, mangoes may soften but never develop full flavor.
  • Mangoes in the same box may be at different stages of maturity—this is normal.

✅ 3. Ethylene & Traditional Ripening

  • Mangos naturally produce ethylene, a ripening hormone.
  • You don’t need chemicals to ripen them at home.
  • Traditional methods like paper bag, newspaper wrap, and dark box storage work well because they trap ethylene.

✅ 4. Ideal Ripening Conditions (At Home)

  • Temperature: 68–72°F (20–22°C)
  • Humidity: Keep moderate; avoid storing near heat or A/C vents
  • Avoid refrigerating raw mangoes – it slows or halts ripening.

✅ 5. Once Ripe, Store Properly

  • Refrigerate only once the mango is ripe to extend shelf life by 2–3 days.
  • Ideal refrigeration range: 54–60°F (12–15°C)

✅ 6. Do Not Judge by Red Skin

  • Red color on mango skin is a sun-exposure trait, not ripeness or quality.
  • Use gentle squeeze + sweet smell to check ripeness.

✅ 7. Shelf Life Expectations

  • Post-ripening shelf life is limited—consume ripe mangoes quickly.
  • Mangoes may shrivel or discolor if left too long at room temperature after ripening.

✅ 8. Transport & Chill Damage

  • Mangoes should not be exposed to temperatures below 50°F (10°C) for extended time.
  • Chilling injury can cause:
    • Gray patches on skin
    • Poor ripening
    • Off-flavors

❄️ Once Ripe

  • Move ripe mangoes to the refrigerator (ideally 54–60°F / 12–15°C)
  • Enjoy within 2–3 days for the best flavor and juiciness

🛡️ Safe to Eat – Irradiation Explained

All Swadeshi Central mangoes undergo USDA-required Cobalt-60 gamma irradiation, which:

  • ✅ Eliminates pests like mango seed weevils and fruit flies
  • ✅ Leaves no residue and does not make mangoes radioactive
  • ✅ Is FDA- and USDA-approved
  • ✅ Allows the fruit to be safely consumed immediately after treatment
  • ✅ Does not affect taste, ripening, or nutrition

You’re eating safe, certified mangoes that are ready to enjoy.

⚠️ Important Care Tips & Reminders

✅ Do❌ Don’t
Use a sealed cardboard box for ripeningUse the ventilated shipping box
Store ripe mangoes in the fridgeRefrigerate unripe (green) mangoes
Check for softness and sweet aromaJudge ripeness by skin color alone
Wash mangoes only before eatingWash and store wet mangoes — they’ll spoil faster

🧡 Our Commitment to You

Every mango is hand-picked, inspected, and handled with care — from the orchard in India to your kitchen.
We don’t just sell mangoes. We share a tradition.

📞 Questions? Call us: +1 (512) 777-1786
📧 Email: [email protected]