Should I wash a mango before cutting it?

Yes, always rinse a fresh mango under cold running water and gently rub off any dirt or sticky debris with your hands. Dry the mango with a kitchen towel before cutting into it.

How long does fresh cut mango last?

Store diced fresh mango in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can cut mango be frozen?

Yes, fresh cut mango freezes well. To freeze it without it clumping together, spread the diced mango pieces in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze the pieces directly on the baking sheet for 2-3 hours, then transfer the diced mango to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months.

Is fresh or dried mango better for you?

Both fresh and diced mango contribute fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Fresh mango also contributes some water content and doesn’t come with added sugars. Whereas some types of dried mango are tossed with sugar, syrups, or preservatives to make them less sticky, tart, and extend their shelf life. When buying dried mango, look for brands that don’t contain added sugar.

The Easiest Way To Cut A Mango

Servings: 1 1/2 to 2 cups 1x

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Ingredients

1 ripe mango

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Instructions

The most important thing to know when cutting a mango is that the inner seed is shaped like a small surfboard. With that knowledge, it’s easy to visualize the inner, long flat seed and cut around it to maximize the amount of diced mango you can get.
Do not peel the mango skin. Place the mango on its side with the stem end away from you and the bigger sides of the mango on either side. Make a cut straight down about ½ inch on either side of the inner core in order to cut off both flesh sides of the mango, known as the mango cheeks.
Use a knife to make vertical and horizontal slits down to the skin (not through the skin) to score each mango cheeks into small square-shaped pieces.
Using your fingers, gently press on the skin side and invert one of the mango cheeks so the square-shaped pieces pop forward.
Use your fingers to peel away each small piece of mango and place it on the cutting board. Cut those pieces into uniform size diced mango.
Next, take the center core piece and cut off as much of the mango on both sides of it as you can without cutting into the large flat pit.
For those pieces, peel the skin away with the knife, then dice the flesh that remains.
You should have about 1 ½ to 2 cups diced mango, depending on the size of the mango. Use it right away for snacking with chips or to make mango salsa. Or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 cup diced fresh mango
Calories: 24
Fat: 0 g
(Sat Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 6 g
(Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 5 g)
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Recipe By: Jessie Shafer