Mango Storage & Ripening Guidelines
To get the best out of your mangoes, please follow these simple storage and care instructions. Proper storage ensures your mangoes ripen naturally and taste their very best.
🥭 How Your Mangoes Are Packed
Each mango box is carefully packed with a mix of ripeness levels so you can enjoy them over several days:
- Some mangoes will be less ripe — these need a few more days at room temperature
- Some will be partially ripe — ready in a day or two
- Some will be almost ripe — ready to enjoy soon after collection or delivery
This is intentional — it means you won’t have all your mangoes ripening at once!
📦 When You Receive Your Mangoes
- ✅ Keep at room temperature — allow mangoes to ripen naturally in a warm place
- ✅ Check them every couple of days to monitor ripeness and avoid over-ripening
- ✅ Consume within 2-3 days of receipt for the best flavour and freshness
- ❌ Do not refrigerate unripe mangoes — cold temperatures stop the ripening process and cause blackening
- ❌ Do not place near a heater or microwave — excessive heat can damage the fruit
🌡️ Once Ripe
- When your mangoes are fully ripe, move them to the fridge to slow down further ripening
- Consume refrigerated ripe mangoes within 2–3 days
🚚 Our Import & Delivery Process
We take great care to ensure your mangoes arrive as fresh as possible:
- Fresh batches of mangoes arrive in the UK and are distributed the very next day
- Mangoes are sourced directly from trusted farms in India and air-freighted to preserve freshness
- Each box is inspected before dispatch or collection
💡 Quick Reference Guide
| Mango Stage | Storage | Ready to Eat |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Green / Unripe | Room temperature, warm place | 2–4 days |
| 🟡 Partially Ripe | Room temperature | 1–2 days |
| 🟠 Almost Ripe | Room temperature or fridge | Ready now or next day |
| ✅ Fully Ripe | Refrigerate immediately | Consume within 2–3 days |
❓ Questions or Feedback?
We love hearing from our customers! If you have any questions about your mangoes or need advice, please get in touch with our team:
- 📧 info@shreetraders.co.uk
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