You have just received your Baagh-e-Aziz mango order. Now what? Storing mangoes correctly is the difference between eating them at their peak and wasting money on overripe fruit. Here is everything you need to know about mango storage — from delivery day to the last piece.
Step 1 — Do not refrigerate unripe mangoes
The most common mistake people make is putting mangoes straight into the fridge. Cold temperatures interrupt the natural ripening process and can cause the flesh to develop an uneven texture and muted flavour. Baagh-e-Aziz mangoes are dispatched unripe. Keep them at room temperature until they ripen fully.
Step 2 — Let them ripen on the counter
Place your mangoes on a clean, flat surface at room temperature — away from direct sunlight. In Pakistani summer temperatures, Baagh-e-Aziz mangoes typically ripen within 2 to 3 days. Check them daily by gently pressing near the stem. A slight give means they are ready.
Step 3 — Refrigerate once ripe
Once ripe, transfer your mangoes to the refrigerator. They will keep for 3 to 5 days in the fridge without significant flavour loss. Remove them 15 to 20 minutes before eating for the best taste — chilled mangoes slightly mute the aroma and sweetness.
Step 4 — Freeze mango pulp for long storage
If you have more ripe mangoes than you can eat, peel and cut the flesh, pack it into airtight containers or zip-lock bags, and freeze. Frozen mango pulp keeps for 3 to 4 months and is perfect for mango shakes, smoothies, and desserts throughout the year. Label each bag with the date and variety.
How long do Baagh-e-Aziz mangoes last?
Unripe (room temperature): 2 to 4 days to ripen.
Ripe (room temperature): 1 to 2 days maximum.
Ripe (refrigerator): 3 to 5 days.
Cut mango (refrigerator): 2 to 3 days in an airtight container.
Frozen mango pulp: Up to 3 to 4 months.
Pro tip — stagger your ripening
If your box arrives all at once and you cannot eat 6kg of mangoes in 3 days, try this: keep most of the box at room temperature to ripen normally, but place 2 to 3 mangoes in the fridge (still unripe) immediately. The cold slows the ripening of those mangoes by several days, so you enjoy a staggered ripening schedule rather than everything peaking at once.
Order fresh, store smart. Shop at www.baagheaziz.com — free delivery across Pakistan.