What would you do with a case of mangoes from Whole Foods Market? I was recently given this challenge and I have to say I was excited! I love fresh Mango! They are an amazing sweet super food and did you know that April is the best month to purchase fresh Mango? They are in season and a great price! It is stockpile time! If you have never tried a fresh mango you are really missing out.
I purchased a case of Ataulfo Mango. They were on sale for 2/$3 at Whole Foods and when I purchased a case (14) I got the case discount (10% off).
About the Ataulfo Mango:
- The Ataulfo (aht-ah-uhl-foe) Mango is one of the sweetest varieties. When fully ripe, its skin turns from green to deep golden yellow and may even get a few wrinkles.
- The Ataulfo mango is creamy and soft – perfect to blend into smoothies, baby food and margaritas, or add it to salsas or jam.
How to select and store mangoes:
- Give it a (gentle) squeeze. A ripe mango will have a slight give, much like a peach or an avocado.
- Don’t judge a mango by its color! Fully ripe mangoes may have red, golden yellow or green skin.
- Check the cheeks and shoulders. The sides of a mango are called “cheeks.” A mature mango should have full cheeks and “shoulders” that rise above the beginning of the stem.
- Ripen at room temperature. If you need to speed the ripening process, place the mango in a paper bag.
- Move ripe fruit to the fridge, which can help slow down ripening, if needed.
How to use Mangoes:
Puree mangoes for marinades, dressings, drinks or even mango butter.
Peel and chop mangoes and store in the freezer – great for tossing into smoothies or baby food.
Create dried mango snacks by placing peeled and sliced pieces of mango on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cooking at a low temperature for 2-3 hours.
Delicious on top of yogurt with granola for breakfast.
How to cut a Mango:
1. Cut the cheeks of the Mango away from the core (there is a core in the center) using a sharp knife. Leave the peel on!
2. Once you cut the cheeks off you are going to score vertically and horizontally down through the flesh leaving the skin on.
3. Press up on the skin and the Mango will pop up making it easy to cut off and into cubes.
4. Next you can make an easy slice on the shoulder of the Mango getting a few chunks of flesh off of the core.
5. You can also choose to scoop out the flesh instead of scoring and cutting into cubes with a spoon.
Mango Recipes:
Gluten Free Strawberry Mango Salsa
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Disclosure: Whole Foods provided us with a gift certificate to purchase the Mango. All opinions are 100% our own.
Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 20 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
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Kelly R
April 13, 2014 at 7:49 pmWe love Mango’s, but I was always looking for ways to make them last longer. Thank you for these wonderful tips.
theresa
April 13, 2014 at 9:02 pmA mango sounds so delicious after seeing these pictures!
Kathy H.
April 13, 2014 at 9:10 pmGreat tips and info. Since I didn’t know most of it. Now I am ready to buy some and try them…..thanks again for info.
Sherryl Wilson
April 13, 2014 at 10:00 pmOne of our favorite things to eat! Sadly we have a couple of family members that are allergic so we usually only eat when away from home.
Maralea
April 14, 2014 at 6:54 amGreat tips! Thanks for the recipes too!
Lisa Brown
April 14, 2014 at 7:38 amGreat tips on selecting a ripe mango; i always buy them too early and they are hard.
Kendra
April 14, 2014 at 9:17 amYum! I’m excited for mango season. Thanks for the tips!
Krissy
April 14, 2014 at 10:03 amYou know I have NEVER actually bought a mango from the store and cut it myself – lol. I always buy them already cut up. This will definitely help save some cash. Thanks1
Rosie
April 14, 2014 at 11:19 amWow – what a helpful post – I thought I knew how to select a mango, but I realize I didn’t! also, how to chop them up – taking the skin off after, etc., a trick I didn’t know. And these recipes and tips are terrific!
Elena
April 14, 2014 at 2:32 pmI love mangos. I use them in salads and smoothies
Debbie Welchert
April 14, 2014 at 2:53 pmI have just started eating mango this year and I really like it when I find a sweet one. Sometimes I get a tart one and those I don’t like.
Sarah
April 14, 2014 at 4:35 pmThis is great– I don’t think I ever knew the correct way to cut a mango. Thanks!
anna
April 14, 2014 at 4:50 pmThis is great – I actually got an nice organic mango last time I went to whole food and now it’s time to go home and cut it. Thanks for the tips.
Melissa C
April 14, 2014 at 6:02 pmreally good stuff to know! thanks for posting!
CHERYL
April 14, 2014 at 6:53 pmMangos never last long in my house! Mmmm…eat em up!
Cori Westphal
April 14, 2014 at 8:51 pmOmigosh I just cut up 6 mangos. Wish I’d seen this before! What great tips!
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Nelda Gay
April 14, 2014 at 11:11 pmMy favorite is the Champagne Mango! Thank you for the easy tip on how to cut them. I had no clue. This will make it so much easier!
petra
April 14, 2014 at 11:43 pmI never knew about using “cheeks” and “shoulders” to judge ripeness. Thanks for the tips!
Heather
April 15, 2014 at 10:07 amThanks for these tips. I never really knew how to select mangoes. I’m going to put them on my grocery list!
Heather M
April 15, 2014 at 10:32 amI was just wondering the other day how to pick mangoes.
Elizabeth
April 15, 2014 at 11:18 amLove mangoes, maybe I will pick some up on the next grocery run!
Kendra
April 15, 2014 at 12:16 pmThanks for sharing. I had no idea how to store mangos.
Mary Cinar
April 15, 2014 at 12:33 pmI’m usually pretty good at cutting mangos, but now I know how to pick them too 🙂
Annie O.
April 15, 2014 at 2:37 pmWE LOVE mangos. I just have to cut the and the kids eat it straight off the skin.
Donna in OKC
April 15, 2014 at 4:52 pmVery helpful! More for our money now that I know how to make them last longer.
Maryann D.
April 15, 2014 at 7:37 pmWe love mangos in my house, but my husband always says that he battles with them when he tries to cut them. So he makes me do it. We need this good advice.
Jessie C.
April 16, 2014 at 12:10 amWow, great tips of cutting mango. This is going to be very handy!
Lynda Del
April 16, 2014 at 12:39 amGreat tip on to cut up a mango without much effort!
Erin
April 16, 2014 at 11:51 amGood to know! Thanks!
Tory
April 17, 2014 at 6:21 pmI love the tutorial on how to cut and slice mangos. I definitely needed this because I’ve never really known how to cut them and usually just end up with a mess.
Heather J
April 19, 2014 at 10:54 pmI honestly had no idea how to do any of this, thanks for sharing.
Andrea
April 20, 2014 at 1:05 amThinking of trying these tips. Thanks!
Liberty Thompson
April 21, 2014 at 10:07 amI have always had a hard time cutting mangoes, thanks for the great tip!
Sharon O
April 21, 2014 at 12:58 pmLove the tips on telling the ripe mangoes. I knew how to cut them but have been hit or miss on getting them ripe. Green ones are great with a little vinegar and chili powder, though! Thanks for the great tips!
Lisa
April 22, 2014 at 10:29 amMy daughter loves Mangos and is really into smoothies right now, so I think I’ll go get us some for a healthy breakfast. The tips on how to cut a mango are great, thanks!
Debbie Brisky
April 22, 2014 at 8:53 pmThanks for the tips!
Skylar Jannetta
April 23, 2014 at 7:40 pmThanks for the tips!
Jessica
April 25, 2014 at 12:23 amGreat advice
Laura P.
April 25, 2014 at 10:36 pmI love mangoes especially in smoothies thanks for mentioning that they could be different colors even when ripe because I wasn’t sure if they should be any particular shade.
Geri
April 26, 2014 at 4:52 pmThanks for this info, I never thought to freeze the chunks, great tip!
Carolsue
April 27, 2014 at 3:31 amI love Mangoes, but I’m lazy! I buy them peeled and pre-cut from Costco. But I should try this method someday!