By Krati Purwar
May 4, 2025
Mangoes ripen naturally by changing colour from green to yellow. Many people often buy unripe fruits and allow them to ripen at home. This allows them to be kept in the refrigerator for a long time without spoilage. Here are some ways you can try.
Add unripe mangoes to paper bags that traps the released ethylene gas. It speeds up the process, so you can enjoy the sweet and pulpy fruit.
Mango is a summer fruit. If you keep them covered with newspapers and store them at a warm temperature. They will ripen.
Storing mangoes with other ethylene-releasing fruits like bananas can also speed up the ripening process. It is natural and chemical-free.
Keep a box of mangoes at room temperature in a corner of your kitchen. They will naturally ripen in a couple of days.
Store mangoes with hay or rice help to trap the ethylene gas and offers warmth to the fruits. You can ripen them through this process.
Dipping mangoes in water will remove all the excess dirt and dust and enhance the sweetness. Make sure to do it before cutting it.