1 dajan mango means 1 dozen mangoes — exactly 12 fruits. Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri weigh roughly 1–1.5 kg per dozen. Season runs February to June (the 2027 season starts on 1 February 2027). GI Authorisation number is 139. Orders placed before 12 noon IST (Monday to Saturday) are dispatched the same day. Delivery takes 1 to 3 days for most PIN codes and 1 to 2 days to most metros, depending on your PIN code. Fresh mangoes are delivered by Blue Dart to more than 4,700 PIN codes.
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Alphonso & Devgad Mangoes — 1 Dozen
GI-certified Alphonso from Ratnagiri and Devgad. Natural hay-bed ripened. No carbide. 12 fruits per box. Brix 18 to 24. Out of stock until 1 February 2027.
Price: see the current price on the product page (varies by grade and season week)
Availability: The 2027 mango season starts on 1 February 2027, and fresh mangoes are out of stock until then.
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1 Dajan Mango — The Simple Answer
"Dajan" is the Hindi phonetic pronunciation of "dozen." 1 dajan mango = 1 dozen mango = 12 mangoes. The word is used widely in north and central India in fruit markets, with vendors and customers both using it daily.
1 Unit Mango Means What?
One unit of mango means one single fruit. When a seller lists a mango "per unit," they mean per piece. When they say "per dozen," they mean 12 pieces. When buying online, always check whether the price shown is per piece, per dozen, or per kilogram.
1 Dozen Mango in KG — How Much Does It Weigh?
One dozen Alphonso mangoes typically weighs between 900 grams and 1.5 kg. The exact weight depends on the grade:
- Small grade (Special): 900 g – 1.1 kg per dozen
- Medium grade (Premium): 1.1 kg – 1.3 kg per dozen
- Large grade (Super Premium): 1.3 kg – 1.5 kg per dozen
Alphonso is a naturally small, dense fruit. Do not expect the large mango sizes common with Kesar or Totapuri when you order an Alphonso dozen.
How Many Dozen in 1 KG of Mango?
At medium grade, 1 kg holds roughly 8–10 Alphonso mangoes. That means one dozen (12 pieces) weighs more than 1 kg. If a seller offers 1 kg of Alphonso as "1 dozen," verify the grade — smaller fruits may be lighter but fewer in number.
Ratnagiri vs Devgad: Which Dozen to Choose?
| Feature | Ratnagiri Alphonso | Devgad Alphonso |
|---|---|---|
| GI Status | GI No. 139 — certified | GI No. 139 — certified |
| Brix (sweetness) | 18 to 24° | 18 to 24° |
| Flesh texture | Smooth, buttery | Firmer, slightly drier |
| Aroma | Strong, floral | Deep, saffron-like |
| Season window | Mid-March to end-May | April to mid-June |
| Weight per dozen | 900 g – 1.3 kg | 1.0 kg – 1.5 kg |
| Indicative ₹ range | See the current price on the product page | See the current price on the product page |
| Best for | Eating fresh, Aamras | Gifting, export quality |
Both varieties are sourced from 48 coastal villages of Ratnagiri and Devgad in the Konkan belt of Maharashtra. The coastal laterite soil and sea-facing microclimate are responsible for the high Brix readings that no inland mango variety matches.
Delivery Across India
Orders placed before 12 noon IST (Monday to Saturday) are dispatched the same day. Delivery takes 1 to 3 days for most PIN codes and 1 to 2 days to most metros, depending on your PIN code. Fresh mangoes are delivered by Blue Dart to more than 4,700 PIN codes.
Each box uses natural wood-wool or padded paper-pulp trays inside a corrugated outer carton. Mangoes are packed green-ripe so they arrive at ideal eating ripeness after transit. Do not order if you need fully ripe fruit at the moment of delivery — the transit time is the ripening window.
Honest limitation: We do not ship during July–January. Alphonso is a seasonal fruit. Outside February to June, no genuine Alphonso is available from Konkan.
Where Your Dozen Comes From
Our Source Villages, One Belt
Every mango in your dozen travels from orchards across 48 villages in Ratnagiri and Devgad talukas. Villages like Velas and Kelshi in Ratnagiri, and Devgad itself, are known within the trade for producing the highest Brix fruit. Prashant Powle, who leads sourcing at Powle Home Foods, has spent years building direct relationships with growers in these villages. He selects orchards based on soil type, tree age, and historical Brix records — not price alone.
What Makes Konkan Alphonso Different?
The Konkan coast receives the sea breeze year-round. This keeps temperatures moderate even in May. The laterite (red murram) soil drains fast and concentrates sugars in the fruit. No other region replicates this combination. That is why GI certification was awarded specifically to Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso — and why imitation Alphonso from Karnataka or Gujarat cannot match the Brix levels.
What Is the Brix Level of Devgad Alphonso?
Devgad Alphonso tests between 20° and 22° Brix at peak season. Ratnagiri Alphonso typically reads 18°–20°. Anything below 16° Brix is considered off-season or poor-grade fruit. We only dispatch after on-farm Brix checks.
Natural Ripening: No Carbide
What Is Hay-Bed Ripening?
After harvest, mangoes are laid on beds of dry paddy straw (hay). The straw insulates the fruit, retains a small amount of ethylene, and allows uniform ripening over 3–5 days. No chemicals are used. No calcium carbide. No ethylene gas injections. The result is a fruit that ripens from the inside out — the way it would on the tree.
How to Tell If a Mango Was Carbide-Ripened
Carbide-ripened mangoes ripen skin-first. The outside turns yellow while the flesh near the seed stays white and tasteless. Natural hay-ripened Alphonso ripens evenly. The flesh is uniformly golden, and the aroma is present even before you cut it. Press gently near the stem — a slight give across the whole surface, not just near the tip, signals natural ripeness.
How to Store 1 Dozen Mangoes
Unripe Mangoes
Keep them at room temperature. Do not refrigerate unripe mangoes — cold halts ripening permanently and damages the flesh. Place them in a single layer. Do not stack. A paper bag around them speeds ripening by trapping natural ethylene.
Ripe Mangoes
Once fully ripe, refrigerate and consume within 2–3 days. Do not keep ripe Alphonso at room temperature for more than 24 hours in summer — it ferments quickly due to the high sugar content.
Cut Mango
Store cut mango in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 48 hours. For longer storage, freeze cut cubes on a tray first, then bag them. Frozen Alphonso cubes hold flavour for up to three months and work well in smoothies and mango smoothie recipes.
Nutrition in Every Dozen
What You Get from 12 Alphonso Mangoes
Each 100 g serving of Alphonso mango provides roughly:
- Energy: 70–75 kcal
- Natural sugars: 14–16 g (fructose and glucose)
- Vitamin C: 28–36 mg (30–40% of daily requirement)
- Vitamin A (beta-carotene): 1,082 IU
- Dietary fibre: 1.6 g
- Potassium: 168 mg
The high carotenoid content is what gives Alphonso its deep golden colour. Kesar, by contrast, has a more orange-saffron hue from a slightly different carotenoid profile. Neither variety contains artificial colourants when sourced correctly.
Best Ways to Use Your Dozen
Eat fresh. Make Aamras for traditional mango desserts. Blend into smoothies. Dice for salsa with tomato, onion, lime, and chilli. Freeze for later use. Gift a box to someone who has never tasted a real Konkan Alphonso — it is an experience, not just a fruit.
How to order
- Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Ratnagiri Alphonso or Devgad Alphonso (see the current price on the product page) based on Brix preference and budget.
- Step 2: Add to Cart — Select quantity (number of dozens), confirm delivery pincode, and add to cart.
- Step 3: Dispatch — Orders placed before 12 noon IST (Monday to Saturday) are dispatched the same day. Delivery takes 1 to 3 days for most PIN codes and 1 to 2 days to most metros, depending on your PIN code. Fresh mangoes are delivered by Blue Dart to more than 4,700 PIN codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of 1 dozen mangoes?
For the price of one dozen Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri or Devgad, see the current price on the product page. Prices vary by grade and season week. Early-season and late-season fruit costs more than peak-season fruit in April–May.
When is the season for buying 1 dozen Alphonso mangoes?
Alphonso season runs from February to June (the 2027 season starts on 1 February 2027). Peak quality and lowest prices occur in April and May. No genuine Konkan Alphonso is available July through January. The 2027 mango season starts on 1 February 2027, and fresh mangoes are out of stock until then.
How long does delivery take for 1 dozen mangoes ordered online?
Orders placed before 12 noon IST (Monday to Saturday) are dispatched the same day. Delivery takes 1 to 3 days for most PIN codes and 1 to 2 days to most metros, depending on your PIN code. Fresh mangoes are delivered by Blue Dart to more than 4,700 PIN codes.
Authority
AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, a brand of Powle Home Foods The business holds GI Authorised User status under GI No. 139 (Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, and APEDA registration 225579. All mangoes are ripened using natural hay-bed methods with no carbide or artificial agents. The business has served 47,000+ customers since 2019 and exports to the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Japan.
Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 — sourcing from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad talukas, Maharashtra.
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