Shape Oval or kidney-shaped
Size Typically 4-10 inches in length
Weight Varies, but usually 6-16 ounces (170-450 grams)
Skin Color Varies by variety, including green, yellow, red, or a combination
Texture Smooth and slightly waxy
Flesh Color Bright yellow to orange
Taste Sweet, tropical, and sometimes slightly tangy
Aroma Fragrant, sweet, and tropical
Seed Large, flat, and oblong
Edible Portion Flesh, excluding the skin and seed
Ripening Softens as it ripens, skin becomes more yellow
Shelf Life Ripe mangoes should be consumed within a few days