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How to Cut a Mango: Three Easy Methods
Step-by-step methods to cut, cube and slice mango cleanly with minimal waste.
By Claire Moreau, Registered Dietitian & Senior Food Researcher · Updated August 22, 2026 · 5 min read · Fact-checked
Mangoes have a large, flat seed that makes them tricky to cut the first time. Once you know where the seed sits, it takes less than a minute.
Find the seed
Stand the mango on its end, stem up. The flat seed runs parallel to the widest sides, about 1 cm on either side of the stem.
Method 1: The hedgehog
Slice off each 'cheek' alongside the seed. Score the flesh in a grid without cutting through the skin, then push the skin upward so the cubes pop out. Slice them off or eat directly.
Method 2: The glass
Hold a mango cheek against the rim of a sturdy glass and slide it down; the flesh separates from the skin and falls into the glass in one piece.
Method 3: Peel and slice
Peel the whole mango with a vegetable peeler, then cut long slices away from the seed. Ideal for salads and salsas.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a mango is ripe?
Gently squeeze: it should give slightly and smell sweet at the stem. Skin color varies by variety and isn't reliable.
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