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Peeling Mango Easily with Only One Toothpick – No Knife Required

No knife? No problem! If you find yourself with a mango but without a knife to cut it, fear not! This article will provide you with a useful tip on how to peel a mango with just a toothpick, so you don't have to worry about missing a knife!

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3 September, 2023

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Peeling mango skin quickly can be achieved using various tips and tricks. Today, we will reveal a simple method of peeling mango skin using a toothpick, eliminating the need for a knife.

1Tools needed

1 ripe and thoroughly washed mango
1 toothpick

Note: This method is only applicable to ripe and soft mangoes, as green mangoes are too hard to peel. When buying mangoes, look for ones that have an even yellow color, are not rough, and do not have dark spots. Ripe mangoes usually have a pure fragrant smell and a slightly soft flesh.

Ripe mangoes usually have a pure fragrant smell, a characteristic of mangoes

2How to peel mango skin with a toothpick

Step 1: Identify the spine of the mango

Start by holding the mango in your hand and identifying the spine on the back. This spine will help you peel the mango quickly and beautifully.

Identify the spine on the back of the mango

Step 2: Peel the mango skin

Gently prick the stem of the mango with a toothpick and pull lightly in a straight line across to the other side of the mango.

Pull lightly in a straight line from the stem to the other side of the mango

Note: Insert the toothpick about 1/3 of its tip into the mango flesh, without applying too much pressure to avoid releasing juice or deviating the cut.

Step 3: Insert the toothpick between the skin and the mango flesh

Insert about 1/3 of the toothpick’s tip between the skin and the mango flesh, then pull it up along the cut line to slightly open the mango skin for easier peeling.

Insert about 1/3 of the toothpick’s tip between the skin and the mango flesh, then pull it up along the cut line

Step 4: Finish

To finish, hold the mango upright and use both hands to slowly peel off the skin. Now you have juicy and visually appealing ripe mango flesh to enjoy.

Then hold the mango upright and use your hands to slowly peel off the skin

By following this quick and convenient method, you can easily peel mango skin without a knife.

A quick and convenient method without a knife

Above is a quick and simple method of peeling mango skin with a toothpick. It is especially useful for those who don’t have a knife at hand. Learn and master this technique to impress your friends.