Over
500 varieties of mango, from a red oval the size of two fists to a flat
yellow paisley-shape. The most common varieties are Tommy Atkins, Haden,
and Kent. When ripe, the thin smooth skin turns red, orange, or yellow,
and the fruit is soft to the touch. To separate the flesh from seed, stand
mango on end and draw knife through the fruit along the contour of the
center seed.