With respect to the papaya, pineapple, and coconut, there is perhaps no other fruit that can as effectively transport you to a palm-lined tropical island as the mango. As the author Eve Babitz once ...

To choose a ripe mango, gently squeeze for slight softness, look for vibrant color with some red or yellow hues (depending on variety), and check for a fruity aroma at the stem end. Avoid mangos that ...