foto: Instagram/@ayuyuliana61
Brilio.net - Ripening mangoes to ripen perfectly is often troublesome and challenging. Not without reason, this process requires extra attention because if ripened too quickly, the sweetness will not be optimal, but if left too long, the flesh can actually rot. This challenge is often experienced, especially for people who want to enjoy mangoes with a soft texture and the right taste.
The ripening time depends on the type of mango and the method used. Some people choose the natural way by letting the mango ripen at room temperature, while others use the help of carbide or cardboard to speed up the process. However, if not controlled properly, the mango can become too soft, watery, or even moldy before it can be consumed.
The main difficulty in ripening mangoes is finding a balance between speed and quality. If you are impatient, the mango may still be hard and sour, but if left too long, the texture can turn soft with an unpleasant aroma. Therefore, understanding the right way is very important so that the mango ripens perfectly without wasting it.
If you are confused, you can use a trick from Instagram user @ayuyuliana61 in ripening mangoes to make them perfectly ripe. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted that it only took 2 days to make the mango perfectly ripe. However, it should be noted that there are ingredients and tools that must be prepared first.
tricks for ripening mangoes to make them perfectly ripe
Instagram/@ayuyuliana61
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @ayuyuliana61 on Tuesday (4/2), the ingredients and tools in question are a large bucket or jar and leaves. Well, the leaves used are guava leaves and dried banana leaves. Make sure the guava leaves used are fresh, okay.
tricks for ripening mangoes to make them perfectly ripe
Instagram/@ayuyuliana61
Next, put the guava leaves and banana leaves in the jar as a base. Then arrange it neatly so that the bottom of the jar is covered with leaves. Only then, add the raw mango that you want to marinate. Arrange neatly, then cover with guava leaves and banana leaves again until the jar is full.
tricks for ripening mangoes to make them perfectly ripe
Instagram/@ayuyuliana61
Once done, close the jar tightly and let it sit for 2 days. Well, Instagram user @ayuyuliana61 immediately took the mango that had been ripened. When cut, the inside of the fruit looked yellow and soft. This indicates that the mango is perfectly ripe.
Basically, dried banana leaves and fresh guava leaves can help speed up the ripening of mangoes because both produce ethylene gas, a natural compound that plays a role in the fruit ripening process. Dried banana leaves tend to emit higher amounts of ethylene than fresh leaves. This gas stimulates enzymatic changes in mangoes that accelerate the breakdown of starch into sugar so that the fruit ripens faster. In addition, dried banana leaves can also absorb excess moisture that has the potential to cause the fruit to rot quickly.
On the other hand, guava leaves contain natural compounds that can stimulate ethylene production in ripening fruit. Apart from that, these leaves also have antibacterial and antifungal properties, which can help prevent premature rot during the ripening process. When mangoes are ripened with these leaves in a closed container, ethylene gas is trapped and creates an optimal environment for faster and even ripening.
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