To check for ripeness, press your finger against the mango. It should leave a dent if ripe. Take care not to press too hard since this may leave hard unattractive brown marks on the surface or simply cause the mango to go bad on these spots. Do not be tempted to focus on color. Some mango families just like the one in this picture, are naturally green in color, even when ripe. Ripe mangoes will also have an intensive fruity aroma at the end of the stem. When picking a mango, choose fruits that are not bruised or damaged.