6. Mangoes
Like bananas, mangoes are native to warm tropical climates and have absolutely no natural defense against cold temperatures. An unripe mango placed in the refrigerator will never become sweet or soft. Instead, the chill will shock the fruit, causing the skin to develop unsightly dark pits and the interior flesh to remain tough, fibrous, and tart. To achieve the buttery, succulent texture that makes mangoes so popular, they must be stored at room temperature. You will know your mango is perfectly ripe when it feels slightly soft to the touch and gives off a fruity aroma at the stem end.
