Irwin
Mangoes · 芒果
Irwin in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
Sold as Aiwen in Taiwan and Taiyo no Tamago (egg of the sun) in Japan.
- Look for
- Deep red skin all over.
- Best for
- Gifting
TaiwanJapan
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (2)
TW
TaiwanPingtung, Tainan
Off seasonIrwin grown in Taiwan
Not shipping now
JP
JapanMiyazaki, Okinawa
Off seasonIrwin grown in Japan
Not shipping now
Other mangoes varieties
Common questions
- When is Irwin mangoes in season in Singapore?
- Taiwan: May–Jul; Japan: Apr–Jun. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Irwin is best in October?
- Irwin is not usually on shelves in October.
- How do I pick a ripe mangoes?
- Smell: A strong, sweet smell at the stem end. Feel: Gives slightly, like a ripe peach. Colour: Not reliable. Some varieties stay green when ripe. Avoid: Black patches and shrivelled skin.
- How should I store mangoes?
- Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 2–5 days, then 3–5 days. Ripen at room temperature in a paper bag. Only chill once it smells sweet and gives slightly.