Calypso® mangoes have more flesh than other
mango varieties thanks to their smaller seeds
Calypso® mangoes have a firmer flesh,
so they last longer on your kitchen bench than other varieties!
Calypso® mangoes have a firm,
string less flesh which means no more stringy bits in your teeth!
Light brown freckles on a Calypso® mango skin indicates it may
be a particularly sweet mango on the inside.
The freckles are the skin’s reaction to the natural sugars,
and is not a sign the fruit is past its prime.
The beautiful red blush that sets apart a Calypso® mango from other varieties
is actually caused by the hot Australian sun.
Luckily the skin turns a beautiful blush red and
the sweet flesh underneath in unaffected.
Mango contains antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E.
Has less than 100kcal in half a mango (150g).
Each serving of mango is fat free, sodium free and cholesterol free.
Calypso® mangoes contain over 20 different vitamins and minerals - making them a superfood.
For same day eating, look for a Calypso® mango with a pointy end that gives with just a little gentle pressure from your thumb.
For eating in 2-3 days, look for a Calypso® with little to no give when you apply gentle pressure to its tip.
If it’s too soft, the mango is too ripe (but is perfect to puree). If it’s firm you’ll need to store for a day or two before it’s perfect.
Calypso® mangoes are best kept at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.
Tip: keep it away from ripening bananas (they’ll make your mango over-ripen very quickly).
Cutting a Calypso® mango is easy once you know how!
The “hedgehog” is the best way to create cubes of Calypso® mango,
ready for you to use in your favourite recipe or eat fresh – yum!
Explore our Sweet and Savoury Calypso® Mango Recipes here.
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