How to Eat Champagne Mangos?

Champagne mangos, also known as Ataulfo mangos, are delicious and easy to enjoy with the right technique. Here's how:

Preparing Your Champagne Mango

Before you can enjoy the sweet flesh, you'll need to prepare your mango.

Position the Mango: Hold the mango with the stem-side down.
First Cut: Make a cut slightly off-center, moving past the seed in the middle. This will create one "cheek" of the mango.
Repeat: Repeat step two on the other side to create the second cheek. You will now have three pieces: two cheeks and the seed/core section.

This method is great for easy, bite-sized pieces.

Score the Flesh: Take one of the mango cheeks and, with a knife, cut slices into the flesh in a crisscross pattern. Be careful not to cut through the skin.
Invert the Skin: Using your fingers, gently press from the skin-side of the mango cheek in an outward motion. This will push the mango cubes out, resembling a hedgehog.
Enjoy or Slice: You can now eat the cubes directly or slice them off the skin as close as possible for easier handling.

This method creates individual mango slices or cubes.

Slice: Take the mango cheeks and slice the flesh as desired. You could make long slices or smaller cubes, depending on your preference.
Separate from Skin: You can now carefully slice the mango slices or cubes from the skin.
Eat: Enjoy your sliced or diced champagne mango.

Ripeness Matters: Ensure your mango is ripe for the best flavor and texture. A ripe mango will yield slightly to gentle pressure.
Don't Waste the Core: Don't discard the seed/core section! You can often still get some delicious bits of flesh from around it.
Creative Consumption: Add your sliced or cubed mangoes to smoothies, salads, or yogurt for an extra burst of flavor.

Method	Steps	Best For
Hedgehog	Score flesh, invert, eat/slice cubes	Easy, bite-sized pieces
Slicing & Dicing	Slice flesh, separate from skin	Individual slices or cubes

By using these methods, you'll be sure to enjoy every bite of your delicious champagne mango!