Welcome to the tropical paradise of mangoes—a luscious fruit cherished for its sweet, juicy taste and vibrant golden hues. Mangoes are believed to have originated in South Asia and have since captivated taste buds around the world.
Mangoes are generally harvested at physiologically mature stage and ripened for optimum quality. Fruits are hand picked or plucked with a harvester. During harvesting, the latex trickles down the fruit surface from the point of detachment imparting a shabby appearance to it upon storage
Mangoes are packaged in a single layer in fruit crates and cartons. Due to their great sensitivity to pressure, the fruit are sometimes wrapped in paper or padded with wood wool, bast, straw or hay. Refrigerated container with fresh air supply or controlled atmosphere
The Controlled Atmosphere storage of mangoes inhibits ripening by reducing the respiration rate and the ethylene production. The optimum for CA mango storage is 3 – 7% O2 and 5 – 8% CO2 . Depending on the variety and stage of ripeness, mangoes can be stored 3 – 6 weeks in CA at 13°C ( 2 – 4 weeks in ordinary cooling).
Mangoes are not only delicious but also offer several nutritional benefits.
Incorporating mangoes into your diet can provide these nutritional benefits while adding a deliciously sweet and tropical flavor to your meals and snacks. Enjoy mangoes fresh, blended into smoothies, tossed in salads, or used in various culinary creations!