Do not select the mango by its colour, that is not an indicator of ripeness. Squeeze the mango gently; when ripe, it should give slightly. It should also be sweetly aromatic near the stem end. Avoid any with wrinkly skin. It either means that the mango is overripe or that it was picked whilst too green and will not ripen. If the mango is not ripe, and you are buying one in advance, keep it on your bench at room temperature. To ripen quicker, place the mango in a paper bag for about 2 days. Once ripe, the mango can be stored in the fridge.