Hyderabad gears up for mango season: A look inside the mango processing units

Hyderabad: With mango season around the corner, excitement is growing across Hyderabad and Telangana as people prepare to enjoy the king of fruits. But before mangoes are turned into juices, pulps, or canned products, they go through a detailed and controlled process to ensure they are safe, hygienic, and high in quality.

According to the Telangana Food Processing Unit, mangoes are processed in a step-by-step manner inside specialized facilities. Each stage is designed to maintain the fruit’s natural taste and safety for consumption.

Here’s a look at the process:

• Receiving & Inspection: Fresh mangoes are received at the factory and inspected for ripeness and quality. Damaged or overripe fruits are separated at this stage.

• Washing: The selected mangoes are thoroughly washed using clean water and, in some cases, food-grade disinfectants to remove any dirt, pesticides, or surface contaminants.

• Blanching: The washed mangoes undergo blanching, a brief exposure to hot water or steam. This step helps preserve the color and texture of the fruit and prepares it for further processing.

• Sorting & Cutting: After blanching, the mangoes are sorted again and manually or mechanically peeled and cut. Only high-quality pieces proceed to the next stage.

• Pulping, Destoning & Refinement: The cut mango pieces are processed to extract the pulp. Stones (seeds) and fibrous material are removed. The pulp is then refined to achieve a smooth consistency.

• Decanting / Separation: Any remaining unwanted solids or residues are removed in this stage to ensure the pulp is clean and uniform.

• Thermal Treatment / Preservation: The refined pulp is heat-treated to kill any harmful microorganisms and to extend shelf life without the use of preservatives.

• Pasteurization (only for canned products): For products intended for canning, pasteurization provides an additional layer of preservation through controlled heating.

• Packaging & Storage: The final product is packed into containers, such as pouches, cans, or drums, and stored under specific temperature and hygiene conditions until distribution.

This behind-the-scenes process ensures that the mango products reaching consumers retain their flavor, safety, and quality. As the season begins, the state’s processing units are already in motion to meet demand.

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— Telangana Food Processing Society (@Telangana_FPS) April 11, 2025