Francis Mango Delivery or Pickup

Francis mangoes, also known as Madam Francis mangoes, are unique fruits from the West Indies. This mango variety is largely grown in Haiti but is a sought-after fruit in the United States. Francis mangoes are also grown in southern Florida.

You can identify a Francis mango by its signature curved kidney shape. The Francis mango's skin is a light green that grows more yellow as it ripens. Once you cut into the Francis mango, it should reveal an orange flesh that sometimes has a lighter cream-colored center.

The Francis mango is described as having a rich, sweet flavor that can be stronger than other mango varieties. This mango's sweetness has some notes of spice that make eating it a unique sensory experience. If you love the taste of mangoes, finding a Francis mango should be high on your list of culinary priorities.

Francis mangoes are primarily in season from October to March, but you may be able to find them throughout the year, depending on the area you live in and the stores near you. When you shop for Francis mangoes, be sure to give it a gentle squeeze to test its firmness. It should be soft but not squishy.

You can also smell the Francis mango's stem end. If you can smell a sweet and fragrant aroma, it's ready to be eaten. You can purchase hard Francis mangoes, but you may have to wait a day or two before you can eat them. Be sure to look for any signs of damage or spoilage as you select your mango. 

Check the Instacart app or visit our website to see which stores in your area offer Francis mangoes. Through Instacart, you can fill a virtual cart with the ingredients you need to make the most of your week's dinners and place an order for pick-up or have them delivered to you! Once you place your order, Instacart shoppers will collect your items for you, saving you the time you would have otherwise spend perusing the store shelves. If you're low on time, Instacart is a good friend to have on your side!

To prepare your Francis mango for eating, make two lengthwise cuts on either side of the center pit. Since the pit is often a similar color to the rest of the mango flesh, you may have to find it using its resistance against the blade. Once you have the thirds of your mango, you can cross-cut the outer sections, called cheeks, and use a spoon to scrape out the cubes. Be sure to remove the flesh around the pit in the centerpiece, as this part of the mango is often the most flavorful.

Raw Francis mangoes are great for snacks as is, but you can also use them to create flavorful sauces, add them to fruit salads, throw them in smoothies, and anything else you want to add rich, sweet flavors to. We especially love using Francis mangoes to make spicy-sweet mango salsa that makes for the perfect springtime side dish. Mixing mango with spicy food creates a beautiful contrast that can give your dinners a tropical taste.