Mango Eating Tip

There are many ways to eat a mango.  Some people like to peel them and eat the flesh as if it were a banana, but unlike bananas, mangos secrete a lot of juice and they have a pit in their centers.

The plant, mangifera indica, is also a relative to the poison ivy plant, and some people develop an allergic reaction to the skin, which is why we suggest you cut it instead.


Want to try something different?

Though mangos are wonderful all by themselves, you can also cook with them in many of your favorite recipes.

Their extraordinary flavor makes mangos a great complement to refreshing drinks like smoothies and margaritas.  They also add a sweet twist to chicken and seafood recipes.

Don't forget to visit our recipes section to learn about different ways to enjoy mangos, including helpful tips from Executive Chef Noah Aguilar.


 

Champagne® Mangos have a thin pit in their core.  When you slice them, be careful to cut slightly off center so you do not to cut through it.

 

 

 

 


1.  Start by holding the mango with the smaller end facing up and stem-side down.  Cut the mango in half by slicing off its sides.  There will be a little "meat" on the pit of the mango. You can use your knife to slice it off, then discard the pit.


 

 

 


2.  Use a knife to make slices along the length of each mango half, then again across to make a crisscross pattern.  Just be careful not to cut through the skin. TIP:  At this poing, you can take a spoon an scoop out the cubes, or, you may follow Steps 3 & 4.

 

 

 

 


 

3.  Holding a half mango, use your finger to press gently on the skin, pushing the mango cubes out.

 

 

 

 


4.  Slice cubes off with a knife, or scoop out with a spoon before you push the cubes out. Discard the skin.