Kent mangoes are large, oval fruit with dark green skins, sometimes with a dark red blush. They have juicy, tender golden flesh with few fibers, which makes them excellent for juicing
How do you tell if a Kent mango is ripe?
Squeeze Gently to Test Ripeness on Kent variety Mangos
- Hard = flesh will be firm and crunchy inside, slightly astringent.
- Slight Give = ripe enough for sweet flavor and creamy flesh.
- Almost Soft = fully ripe, very juicy, very sweet.
- Very Soft = over-ripe, perhaps discolored inside
