These mangos are called champane Mangos or Atalufo.
How do you know if it’s ripe? By its color! The Ataluf mango turns from a soft green to a deep golden yellow when it is fully mature.
When ripe, the mango feels soft when given a gentle squeeze and when a sweet, fragrant scent emanates from the stem-end of the fruit. You should know that some mango varieties may stay green, even at maturity. Ataulfo are more prone to color change, which develop smooth yellow skin with a slight red blush.
If you purchase your mangos on the green side, simply place them in a fruit basket or bowl and keep them at room temperature. If you do not want to wait a few days to let them mature, you can propel the mangos’ ripening process at home by storing them in a paper bag at room temperature. Mangos, like tomatoes and avocados, produce ethylene gas; this is the fruit’s natural way of ripening.
Mangos may be refrigerated once they are ripe to prolong shelf life, but not before. Typical shelf life for a mango is 7-14 days, on average
Thanks for this. We tried one of our mangos-green, rock hard, bitter. I'll set them on the counter and give 'em another try in a week or so.
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