Kent
Mangoes · 芒果
Kent in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
The main export mango from Peru and Mexico.
- Look for
- Large, green with a red blush, stays partly green when ripe.
- Best for
- Smoothies, salsa
PeruMexicoBrazil
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (3)
PE
PeruPiura
Off seasonKent grown in Peru
Not shipping now
MX
MexicoSinaloa, Chiapas, Nayarit
Off seasonKent grown in Mexico
Not shipping now
BR
BrazilSão Francisco Valley
Off seasonKent grown in Brazil
Not shipping now
Other mangoes varieties
Common questions
- When is Kent mangoes in season in Singapore?
- Peru: Dec–Feb; Mexico: Jul–Aug; Brazil: Nov–Dec. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Kent is best in October?
- Kent 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.