Ah, the mango – a true Aussie summer icon. When the days heat up and the sun hangs around a little longer, we start to see those beautiful ripe mangoes popping up in our supermarkets and fruit bowls. But with this seasonal delight comes a bit of a debate that’s split the nation: What’s the best way to eat a mango?

The Traditional Mango Eating Method
Traditionally, most of us have kept it simple: slice off the sides, score the flesh into squares, and either scoop it out or turn the skin inside out to create a classic mango hedgehog. It’s a method that’s been passed down for years and served us well. But lately, a new technique has taken social media by storm, challenging everything we thought we knew about mango eating.

The mango hedgehog may be a classic, but a fresh cutting trend is turning heads on social media. Image source: Pexel

The New Cutting Method: Is It a Game Changer?
This new method involves slicing around the middle of the mango – think avocado-style. Chloe Dillon, one of the social media users who tested it out, suggests we may have been doing it all wrong. The method involves cutting around the mango’s equator and using tongs to remove the pit, supposedly leaving two halves of perfect, pit-free mango.

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The trend, originally started by influencer Bretman Rock, has gone viral, racking up millions of views and sparking a ton of reactions. Some folks have embraced it, while others aren’t so sure. ‘Tried it. Didn’t work with my mango,’ one user shared, while another quipped, ‘I’ll stick to the original way. My mango isn’t an avocado.’

A New Contender: The Banana Method
But the debate doesn’t stop there. Content creator Molly Rose Walker has thrown her hat in the ring with yet another method, comparing the mango to a banana. She suggests slicing around the fruit and peeling it before digging in, claiming it’s the cleanest and easiest way to enjoy a mango without the mess.

What Do the Experts Say?
So, what do the experts say? Marie Piccone, a mango grower and supplier to Coles, says the key to a great mango experience starts with picking a fully ripened fruit. She recommends sticking with the traditional method of cutting down the sides of the mango cheeks, scoring the flesh, and popping out the pieces. According to Piccone, that’s the best way to enjoy this ‘undeniably deliciously sweet Aussie summer fruit.’

It’s the perfect time to try out different cutting hacks and find your favourite! Source: Pexels

Not All Mangoes Are Created Equal
It’s also worth noting that not all mangoes are the same. It’s worth pointing out that the new cutting method might not work as well with all local mango varieties, which are more prone to bruising. It looks like this method might be better suited to mangoes from South America or the Northern Hemisphere.

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Key Takeaways

• Australians are debating the best way to eat a mango, with traditional methods like slicing off the cheeks and creating a mango hedgehog being challenged by newer techniques gaining traction on social media.
• A viral cutting method, inspired by slicing an avocado, suggests cutting the mango around the equator and using tongs to remove the pit, though its effectiveness has been met with mixed reviews.
• Another approach likens mango eating to peeling a banana, which claims to reduce mess, but traditionalists and mango experts like grower Marie Piccone still recommend the classic cheek-slicing technique for fully ripened fruit.
• Some new methods may not work well with all local mango varieties due to their tendency to bruise, adding a layer of complexity to this fun, summary debate.

So, to all our Seniors Discount Club members out there, we ask: How do you like to eat your mangoes? Have you tried any of these new methods, or do you have a technique of your own? Drop your mango-eating tips and tricks in the comments. Let’s see if we can find the ultimate way to enjoy this Aussie favourite.

 

[Barbara V]

Who cares how you eat them I for one am not partial ,but believe you eat things how you want as long as it's not grosse

 

[PepeLePew]

My son came upstairs the other night and told me that we had been cutting Mango's wrong all these yrs and I needed to get him one so he could try this new way.
So what does he think of the new way to cut a mango......NOT IMPRESSED!! Reckons whoever came up with this idea was a bloody idiot and obviously only wanted their 15secs of fame on TicTok
Says it was the messiest & worst way he has ever cut and eaten a mango and will be going back to peeling and slicing like we always have in the past.

 

[Penny4]

All I know is, there's no delicate way to eat a mango.

 

[EllieN]

As kids we would peel the skin off and just chow down. Juice would run every where, including all over yourself. When you had a mango tree you had as many as you liked (or could eat in my case) , then hosed yourselves off.
Couldn’t beat it. Probably not as an adult but still love them.
My dad was in the fruit game. Walk in the shop (or on the fruit trucks when he had them) when Mangoes were in season, and they would take over the aroma over everything.
When mango season finished, for the rest of the year, Rockmelons took over the aroma stakes.

 

[relljube]

As kids we would peel the skin off and just chow down. Juice would run every where, including all over yourself. When you had a mango tree you had as many as you liked (or could eat in my case) , then hosed yourselves off.
Couldn’t beat it. Probably not as an adult but still love them.
My dad was in the fruit game. Walk in the shop (or on the fruit trucks when he had them) when Mangoes were in season, and they would take over the aroma over everything.
When mango season finished, for the rest of the year, Rockmelons took over the aroma stakes.

WE used to attach a watermelon in the same way - drop it on the ground to break it up then slurp it into you - hit the garden hose when finished. Beautiful.

 

[relljube]

My son came upstairs the other night and told me that we had been cutting Mango's wrong all these yrs and I needed to get him one so he could try this new way.
So what does he think of the new way to cut a mango......NOT IMPRESSED!! Reckons whoever came up with this idea was a bloody idiot and obviously only wanted their 15secs of fame on TicTok
Says it was the messiest & worst way he has ever cut and eaten a mango and will be going back to peeling and slicing like we always have in the past.

Nothing but mush this way - old hedgehog way is best.

 

[Yani]

The best place to eat mangoes??? In the bath.