Here are 7 essential tips to help you decide whether or not to store mangoes in the fridge.

Keep unripe mangoes at room temperature to help them ripen naturally. refrigeration slows the ripening process.

Use Paper Bags to Ripen Faster, to ripen mangoes quicker, place them in a paper bag at room temperature. Check daily for softness and aroma.

Ripe Mangoes Can Be Refrigerated. once fully ripe, mangoes can be stored in the fridge to extend freshness for up to 5–7 days.

Avoid Plastic Bags, never store mangoes in sealed plastic bags they trap moisture and cause mold.

Cut Mangoes Need Refrigeration, once sliced, always refrigerate mango pieces in an airtight container and consume within 1–2 days.

Don’t Refrigerate Too Early, if you refrigerate unripe mangoes, they may stay hard and tasteless, never reaching full sweetness.

Fridge temperature should be around 4°C (40°F) to keep ripe mangoes fresh without damaging texture or flavor.