Love mango? Do you want to store them longer without losing their taste and freshness? Here are some traditional ways Old Methods of Storing Mangoes This contains no preservatives and can last for at least a month. Proper storage of mangoes helps to lengthen their life span as well as preserves its flavor and Fresh.
Hence, here are some easy tips on how to maximize this mango season.
Refrigeration: Place ripe mangoes in the fridge to slow down ripening. Put them in crisper drawer where the temperatures are slightly colder and more even. Ripe mangoes will usually keep in the refrigerator for about 5-7 days.
Wrap with paper towels: Wrap each individual mango with paper towels so as to absorb any extra moisture thus preventing mold from growing. Store them perforated plastic bags or containers that have vents which allow good air circulation.
Store inside sand or rice: To store for a long time, place them in a box filled with dry sand or rice. The rice/sand absorbs any humidity hence keeping it dry thus ensuring that it does not get spoilt easily. Ensure that they do not come into contact to avoid bruising.
Freezing: Peel and slice the mango, then spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until firm before transferring frozen pieces of fruit into freezer bags or other containers suitable for freezing purposes only. Frozen mangos will keep well for several months and can be used in smoothies or desserts.
Drying: Dry until they become leather-like by putting the slices of mango into a food dehydrator or oven set on low temperature. Keep dried mangoes in an airtight container placed at cool environment properly dried ones can be kept for several months.
Pickling: A mixture of spices, salt, oil/vinegar is used to make Mango Pickles (Achaar) which involves soaking cut pieces or cubes of unripe mangoes in it. Keep the pickles in sterilized jars at a cold dry place. Mango pickles last for months and develop taste as they age.
