[header] How to store mangoes [title] Check if your mangoes are ripe. [step] The ripeness of your mangoes can be determined by their firmness and smell. Unlike most fruit, the color of mangoes does not matter when it comes to ripeness. 
[substeps] Unripe mangoes are hard, sturdy, and don't have a noticeable scent. Ripe mangoes are soft, but not so soft that they are mushy.