Mango season: how to pick a good one

The colour of a mango tells you very little. Some of the best varieties stay green when ripe.

Smell the stem end: a ripe mango smells sweet and strong there. Press gently with your thumb; it should give a little.

If you buy a crate, spread the mangoes out on newspaper at home so the riper ones do not spoil the rest.

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