How to preserve raw mango

Store ripe mangoes in the fridge so they stay retain more of their flavor. Once mangoes are ripe, you can put them in colder storage like the fridge. Fresh mangoes in the fridge can last up to 6 days. The internal temperature of your fridge should stay at around 40°F (4°C).

Frozen raw: A lot of people use raw mangoes as a souring agent in their curries while cooking or for desserts. The best way to freeze raw mangoes is to cut them into slices after peeling and let them sit on a tray covered with a cloth or parchment paper to soak the extra moisture.

If you leave this cut mango as it is, it will not ripen and rot in quickly. To speed up the ripening process of a cut mango as quickly as possible do the following: Cover the cut section mango with glads-wrap and place it in a paper bag with a banana. The cut mango will ripen in a few days.

Mangos can be peeled, cubed and placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to six months.

Chop the mangoes.

The small cuts can be made into a puree and frozen too. Lay the nice large pieces on to a tray with parchment paper; or plastic wrap. The pieces should not touch each other so they freeze individually. Cover well with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for a couple of hours or overnight.

To remove the milky sap that drips from the stem. The fluid contains anti-nutrient phytic acid that disturbs the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Mangoes usually raise the temperature of the body, producing thermogenesis. So soaking it in water for half an hour reduces their thermogenic property.

In the fridge

In the refrigerator, place the mango pieces in an airtight container. There, they should last for five days.

Mangos shouldn’t be refrigerated before they are ripe. To speed up ripening, place mangos in a paper bag at room temperature, and store for approximately 2 days or until the mangos are ripe. Once ripe, mangos can be moved to the refrigerator to slow down ripening for several days.

Moderation is key

Try to keep your mango portions reasonable (typically no more than 1 cup fresh or 1/2 cup dried). Mango is one of the sweetest fruits and lower in fiber than other fruits, so a good rule of thumb is not to exceed two servings a day.

Water: One should avoid gulping down water after eating mangoes. Sipping water right after consuming mangoes can have a negative impact. It can cause stomachache, acidity, and bloating. You can sip water after half an hour of eating mangoes.

Mango is very rich in fire and high consumption of fibrous fruits can cause diarrhoea issues. – Mango contains a chemical called urushiol. People who are sensitive to this chemical can start experiencing dermatitis too. It’s a skin issue where people get inflamed skin that can become flaky, blistery and itchy.

Raw mango can be used in a variety of Indian preparations like pickles, dals, curries and chutneys as well. Note, however, that they should be consumed in moderation because too much can cause a lot of body heat. It should also be avoided close to bedtime.