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    Should I keep the mango out of the refrigerator until it is ripe?
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    Yes, if you want your mango to ripen faster, keep it out of the fridge, as the cold temperature can slow down the ripening process.
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    Iv'e had some mangos for a few days. Some are still completely green. Can they be ripe but still green?
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    Yes! The color of a mango doesn't necessarily determine if it's ripe. Gently squeeze the mango to see if it has a little give to it, and smell it for a sweet aroma. If the fruit has both of these things, it's ready to eat despite the color.
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    Can you eat the peel of a mango?
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    Yes, mango peel is edible, but it may not be the most pleasant experience. If you're allergic to urushiol or poison ivy, do not eat mango skins, as they can cause an allergic reaction.
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    What color is a mango when it's ripe?
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    That depends on the type of mango you have. Different mangoes have different colors, like strawberries. Ripe mangoes typically have speckles of brown, but this isn't always the only indicator of a ripe mango. Try smelling the fruit near the stem. If it has a sweet scent, it's safe. An alcoholic scent tells you the mango is overripe, so don't select that mango. If it smells like you would eat it, you can eat it.
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    Is a mango bad if it has an acidic, burning taste?
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    It might not be ripe enough, or you may be allergic to the skin.
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    I just peeled a mango, and the color was a faded orange with a light brown color around the pit. Is it okay to eat?
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    If it stinks, don't eat it. Or if you are courageous, take a small bite. If it tastes okay, go ahead and eat it.
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    What does a ripened red mango look like?
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    The color is red and the flesh, when pressed, is soft and yields.
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    Is it harmful to eat a soft, mushy mango?
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    No, but it is not particularly pleasant.
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    Should the flesh of a ripe mango be soft?
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    Sometimes the flesh or inside of a mango is soft, but that can also mean that it's too ripe. If it smells okay and tastes okay, it is safe to eat.
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    I cut what is said to be a ripe mango and it was very hard in the centre and I could not cut it. What went wrong?
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    That was probably the seed inside of the mango. That part is not meant to be cut or consumed.
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