www.mango.org/wp-content/uploa...ipeness_Guide.pdf
These charts are intended for use at the retail receiving point in the United States.
- You should expect at least 90% of the mangos tested to fall in stage 2 or higher.
- Experience and good judgment are still your best tools. Actual results may vary from these fi ndings.
- These charts are meant to be educational and to provide a guideline for understanding mango maturity and ripeness. They do not represent U.S. Federal Grade Standards and should not serve as the basis for a contract or for an inspection.
- These guidelines were developed by the mango quality research team at the University of Florida and the University of California-Davis.