Alfanso Mango

2 Alphonso mango calories total approximately 200–400 kcal, depending on fruit size (150–500 g each). Alphonso mangoes score 23–27° Brix, ripen March–June, carry GI No. 139, and reach you pan-India within 1–3 days via BlueDart air dispatch.

Buy Alphonso Mango Products

These are real, in-stock products sourced from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad. Both ship same day on BlueDart air. Orders placed before 12 noon dispatch the same afternoon during the March–June season.

Calories in 2 Alphonso Mangoes

Two Alphonso mangoes contain approximately 200–400 kcal. The range is wide because Alphonso fruits vary in size from 150 g to 500 g per piece. A standard medium Alphonso of around 200 g carries roughly 100 kcal. Two medium fruits therefore deliver about 200 kcal.

How Size Changes the Calorie Count

Calorie count in 2 Alphonso mango calories scales directly with weight. A small 150 g fruit has around 75–90 kcal. A large 400 g fruit can reach 200 kcal on its own. If you eat two large Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri — the kind harvested in villages like Velas or Hedvi — you may consume close to 400 kcal in one sitting.

What Is the Brix Level of Alphonso Mango?

Genuine Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso mangoes score 23–27° Brix at peak ripeness. Brix measures dissolved sugar content. This high natural sugar is why two Alphonso mangoes taste intensely sweet and why the calorie count is higher than a watery fruit like watermelon. The sugar is natural fructose, not added. It comes bundled with fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants.

2 Alphonso Mango Calories vs Other Mango Varieties

Kesar mangoes score roughly 18 to 24° Brix and run slightly lower in calories per gram. Langda and Dashehari are similar in calorie density to Kesar. Alphonso, with its 23–27° Brix, is the richest in natural sugars and therefore slightly higher in calories weight-for-weight. Two average Alphonso mangoes beat two average Kesar mangoes by approximately 20–40 kcal.

Nutritional Value of Alphonso Mango

Alphonso mangoes are dense in micronutrients relative to their calorie load. The table below shows key nutrients in two medium Alphonso mangoes (approximately 400 g edible flesh combined).

Nutrient	Amount (2 medium Alphonso)	Health Benefit
Calories	~200–400 kcal	Quick natural energy
Carbohydrates	~50–100 g	Primary fuel source
Dietary Fibre	~5–7 g	Gut health, satiety
Vitamin A	~20% of Daily Value	Vision, immune function, cell growth
Vitamin C	~30% of Daily Value	Immunity, collagen, wound healing
Potassium	~10% of Daily Value	Heart health, blood pressure
Magnesium	~5% of Daily Value	Muscle and nerve function
Antioxidants (Mangiferin)	Present	Anti-inflammatory, cell protection

Is Alphonso Mango High in Sugar?

Yes, relative to many fruits. The glycemic index of ripe mango sits around 51–56 — moderate, not extreme. The fibre in whole Alphonso fruit slows sugar absorption. People managing blood sugar should eat one fruit rather than two and pair it with protein or fat. Mango juice and aamras remove the fibre and raise the glycemic impact considerably.

Fat and Protein in 2 Alphonso Mangoes

Fat content is negligible — under 1 g for two fruits. Protein is also low, around 2–3 g. Alphonso mango is not a protein or fat source. It delivers carbohydrate energy, vitamins, and antioxidants. If you need complete macros in a meal, add a handful of W180 cashews from Konkan for healthy fats and plant protein alongside your mangoes.

Ratnagiri vs Devgad Alphonso — Commercial Comparison

Parameter	Ratnagiri Alphonso	Devgad Alphonso
Brix (sugar level)	23–26°	24–27°
Season window	Mid-March to end-May	April to mid-June
Typical weight per fruit	150–350 g	200–500 g
Skin colour at ripeness	Golden yellow, slight blush	Deep golden yellow
Indicative price range	Market seasonal pricing	Market seasonal pricing
GI protection	Yes — GI No. 139	Yes — GI No. 139
Sourcing villages	Velas, Hedvi, Dapoli belt	Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg
Dispatch method	BlueDart air	BlueDart air

Delivery Across India

All orders dispatch same day if placed before 12 noon during the March–June season. Transit times by zone:

• Mumbai, Pune, Nashik: Next day
• Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai: 1–2 days
• Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat: 1–2 days
• Northeast India, J&K, Andaman: 2–3 days

Mangoes travel in courier-grade corrugated cardboard boxes. Each fruit rests in a natural straw bed. A soft shield layer prevents bruising. This mirrors the traditional hay-bed ripening method used in orchards across Ratnagiri and Devgad. The box withstands the journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Mumbai to Arunachal Pradesh.

Honest limit: Alphonso mangoes are not available July through February. The season ends hard. If you order outside March–June, we cannot fulfil a fresh mango order. Aamras and mango pulp are available year-round as alternatives.

Origin of the Alphonso Mango

The Alphonso mango originated in the Konkan region of India's west coast. Portuguese sailors brought grafting techniques to India in the 16th century. Afonso de Albuquerque, the Portuguese viceroy who governed India from 1509 to 1515, is credited with introducing systematic mango grafting. This transformed wild mango strains into the consistent, high-Brix variety the world now knows.

The Portuguese Colonial Legacy

The Portuguese recognised the extraordinary sweetness and aroma of what they called Alfanso immediately. They began exporting the fruit to European markets. The name "Alphonso" stuck, though the mango is called हाफूस (Hapus or Haafoos) in Marathi and Hindi across Maharashtra. In parts of Goa it is called Pairi or Payari mango.

All the Names: Al Mango, Alfa Mango, Alfango, Hapus

Buyers search for this fruit under many spellings: al mango, alfa mango, alfalfa mango, alfango, alfanso mango, Alfonso mango, hapus, hapoos, aapus, aapoos. Every one of these refers to the same fruit — Mangifera indica var. Alphonso, GI-protected under registration number 139, certificate number 4163, issued 16 October 2019.

Ripening, Storage, and Hay-Bed Practice

Alphonso mangoes from AlphonsoMango.in ripen naturally on a hay bed. No calcium carbide is used at any stage. Carbide is banned under FSSAI rules and shortcuts the natural ethylene ripening process, producing flat-tasting, unevenly ripe fruit.

How to Ripen Alphonso Mangoes at Home

Place unripe mangoes in a wooden box or cardboard carton with dry straw or newspaper. Keep at room temperature, away from direct sun. They ripen in 2–4 days. A ripe Alphonso yields slightly to thumb pressure and smells of honey and citrus at the stem end. Do not refrigerate unripe fruit — cold halts the ripening process.

Storage After Ripening

Once ripe, Alphonso mangoes keep for 2–3 days at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe fruit only if you plan to eat it within 24 hours. Extended cold storage dulls the aroma. The honey-citrus fragrance that defines a genuine Alphonso is volatile — it fades fast in a fridge.

Alphonso Mango Tree Facts

Alphonso mango trees are evergreen and can live for many decades. They grow up to 30 feet tall with a wide spreading canopy and dark glossy leaves. The trees flower in late winter. Fruit sets in early spring and matures through summer. The root ball at the base demands regular deep watering during the hot months, particularly in the laterite-soil orchards of Ratnagiri taluka.

Prashant Powle, who oversees sourcing across all 48 partner villages, selects only trees that have not been stress-forced into early bearing. Forcing trees with chemicals compresses the season but damages fruit quality and long-term yield.

How to order

1. Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Ratnagiri or Devgad Alphonso based on season window and size preference. Devgad fruits run larger (200–500 g) and score slightly higher Brix (24–27°). Ratnagiri season opens earlier (mid-March).
2. Step 2: Add to Cart — Select quantity and pack size at the product page. Multiple pack options are available for bulk and export orders.
3. Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Orders confirmed before 12 noon on business days during the March–June season dispatch the same afternoon via BlueDart air freight.

• grade options: Ratnagiri Alphonso, Devgad Alphonso, Kesar
• size options: Small (150–200 g), Medium (200–300 g), Large (300–500 g)
• Brix range: 23–27°
• budget bands: ₹350–₹400 (cashew products); mango pricing seasonal — check live product pages
• serviceable cities: Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nashik, and 6,000+ pin codes pan-India via BlueDart
• export markets: US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Authority

AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, a unit of Powle Home Foods The operation holds GI Authorised User status under GI No. 139, registry certificate number 4163, issued 16 October 2019. FSSAI licence number 10020022011783 governs all food safety compliance. APEDA registration 225579 covers agri-export operations. Every mango dispatched is carbide-free, naturally ripened on a hay bed, and sourced from a network of 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad in Konkan, Maharashtra. The operation 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 48 Konkan villages since 2019.

Read our full Alphonso mango health and nutrition guide or explore the detailed nutritional value breakdown for complete micronutrient data. Shop the full range at the mango collection — fresh Alphonso, Kesar, Aamras, and mango pulp in one place.