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Maintaining storage temperatures near 12°C may allow mangoes to be harvested earlier, transported over longer distances, and ripened closer to their final markets while minimizing spoilage and quality loss.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Once they have ripened adequately, you can store them in the refrigerator for another week, but always serve them at room temperature.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

"These events have ripened one of the most iconic and important companies in the UK for a takeover by foreign investors," he added.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

“The way the fruit ripened, I was thankful. But it was just too much,” Cirone said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Crops in the ground were harvested as they ripened.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston