Aapus — also spelled Hapus or Alphonso — is India's most prized mango, GI-certified under GI No. 139, grown across 48 Konkan villages in Ratnagiri and Devgad. The season runs March–June. Brix levels reach 18 to 24°. Delivered across India in 1–3 days via BlueDart air dispatch.
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Ratnagiri Hapus Aapus Mango — 1 Dozen
Price: ₹1,849 – ₹10,499
Availability: Season stock — February to June (peak March to May)
GI Tagged · Carbide-Free · Hand-Picked · BlueDart Air Dispatch
Buy NowEvery box ships the same day if ordered before the dispatch cut-off. Fruit is never treated with calcium carbide. Natural hay-bed ripening keeps the aroma intact.
Ratnagiri vs Devgad Aapus — Comparison
| Feature | Ratnagiri Aapus | Devgad Aapus |
|---|---|---|
| GI Certification | Yes — GI No. 139 | Yes — GI No. 139 |
| Season Window | March – May (peak April) | April – June (peak May) |
| Brix (sweetness) | 18 to 24° | 18 to 24° |
| Fruit Weight | 150–250 g per fruit | 200–300 g per fruit |
| Skin Colour (ripe) | Deep golden-yellow | Golden-yellow with saffron tones |
| Fibre | None | None |
| Indicative Price (1 dozen) | ₹1,849 – ₹4,499 | ₹2,199 – ₹10,499 |
| Best For | Fresh eating, aamras | Fresh eating, gifting, export |
Delivery Across India
Orders placed before 12:00 noon IST on weekdays are dispatched the same day. BlueDart air cargo handles all shipments. Transit time is 1 day for Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Northeast India and remote pin codes take 2–3 days. Each box uses insulated corrugated packaging with a ventilated inner tray. Mangoes travel in a partially unripe state and complete natural ripening at your home within 1–2 days of arrival.
We do not ship July through January. Fruit is not available outside the March–June season. Do not expect in-season stock before late February.
How to order
- Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Ratnagiri or Devgad; select size (small, medium, large) and quantity (1 dozen to 5 dozen).
- Step 2: Add to Cart — Confirm grade, Brix range, and delivery pin code.
- Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Orders confirmed before 12:00 noon IST ship same day via BlueDart air.
What Is Aapus Mango?
Aapus is the Marathi name for Alphonso mango. The Hindi-speaking belt calls it Hapus. Internationally it is listed as Alphonso. All three names refer to the same cultivar: Mangifera indica variety Alphonso, grown exclusively in the laterite-clay coastal belt of Konkan, Maharashtra.
The name traces to Afonso de Albuquerque, the Portuguese viceroy who introduced grafting techniques to Goa in the 16th century. Over centuries, Konkan farmers selected and refined the variety for sweetness, aroma, and zero fibre — qualities no other Indian mango fully replicates.
What Is Afos Mango?
Afos mango is a common phonetic misspelling of Alphonso or Aapus, used in online searches, particularly by buyers in the Gulf and UK. Afos mango, aapus mango, and Alphonso mango all refer to the identical GI-certified fruit grown in Ratnagiri and Devgad.
How Is Aapus Different from Other Indian Mangoes?
Most Indian mango varieties — Langra, Dasheri, Totapuri — have fibrous flesh and a flatter sweetness profile. Aapus has no fibre at all. The pulp is dense, almost custard-like. The aroma carries a mild saffron note. Brix readings of 18 to 24° place it among the sweetest mangoes measured anywhere in the world.
Origin and GI Certification
Alphonso mango holds Geographical Indication No. 139 under the GI Act of India. The GI registry certificate number is 4163, issued 16 October 2019. Only mangoes grown within the designated Konkan belt — Ratnagiri, Devgad, Rajapur, Vengurla, and surrounding talukas — can legally carry this GI tag.
AlphonsoMango.in sources from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad districts. Prashant Powle personally oversees grower selection each season, visiting orchards in villages such as Velas and Kelshi before fruit reaches the grading shed.
What Does the GI Tag on Aapus Mean for Buyers?
A GI tag is a legal guarantee of geographic authenticity. It means the fruit was grown in the certified zone, not a lookalike variety grown elsewhere. Without the GI mark, a mango labelled "Alphonso" or "Hapus" at a local market could be any variety from any state. AlphonsoMango.in holds GI Authorised User status AU/5974/GI/139/260, which allows it to certify fruit at the point of sale.
Natural Ripening — No Carbide
Every box from AlphonsoMango.in is ripened using traditional hay-bed method. Mangoes are placed on a bed of dry paddy straw, covered, and left to ripen through their own ethylene gas for 24–48 hours. No calcium carbide. No ethephon spray. No artificial heat chamber.
Carbide-ripened fruit looks yellow outside but stays starchy inside. It lacks the characteristic Alphonso aroma. Natural ripening produces a uniform golden colour from skin to pit and the full saffron-sweet scent that defines aapus.
How to Tell If Your Aapus Is Carbide-Free
Press the mango gently at both ends. Carbide-ripened fruit is soft at one spot but hard elsewhere. A naturally ripened Alphonso gives evenly across the whole fruit. The smell test also works: genuine aapus has a deep, warm fragrance even before peeling. Chemically ripened fruit smells flat or faintly acidic.
Nutritional Profile
A 100 g serving of Alphonso pulp delivers approximately 60 kcal, 15 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fibre, 36 mg vitamin C (40% of daily requirement), and 1,082 IU vitamin A. Potassium content sits around 168 mg per 100 g — useful for blood pressure regulation and muscle function.
The deep orange pigment comes from beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A that supports skin and eye health. Alphonso pulp also contains mangiferin, a xanthone with documented antioxidant properties.
What Is the Brix Level of Devgad Alphonso Aapus?
Devgad Alphonso measures 18 to 24° Brix at full ripeness. Ratnagiri Alphonso typically reads 18 to 24° Brix. Both are far sweeter than commercial mango varieties like Totapuri (12–14° Brix) or Kesar (16–18° Brix). Brix measures dissolved sugar in juice — the higher the number, the sweeter the fruit.
Season and Availability
Aapus mango has a strict natural season. The first fruits appear in Ratnagiri orchards around the last week of February. Peak harvest runs April through May. Devgad fruit comes slightly later, with the best boxes available mid-April through early June. By late June, the season ends. July through January, the fruit does not exist on trees — no ethical supplier can ship it.
Early-season fruit (February–March) is smaller and slightly less sweet. Mid-season fruit (April–May) is peak quality: maximum Brix, full aroma, best colour. Late-season fruit (June) is larger but can be slightly fibrous near the seed. AlphonsoMango.in ships mid-season boxes by default.
Can I Pre-Order Aapus Before the Season?
Yes. Pre-orders open in January each year. Payment is collected at checkout. Boxes ship as soon as the first quality-certified harvest clears grading, typically the first week of March for Ratnagiri and the third week of March for Devgad.
Storage and Handling
On arrival, your mangoes will be firm and mostly green-yellow. Keep them at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. They ripen in 1–2 days. Do not refrigerate unripe mangoes — cold stops the ripening process and harms texture.
Once ripe (uniform golden skin, slight give when pressed), refrigerate and consume within 2 days. Ripe Alphonso does not keep long — that is the honest reality of a natural, preservative-free fruit.
How to Make Aamras from Aapus
Peel ripe aapus by hand. Squeeze pulp directly into a bowl. Add a pinch of cardamom powder and a teaspoon of sugar if needed (ripe Alphonso rarely needs it). Blend briefly or mash by hand for a chunky texture. Serve chilled with puri. The saffron-gold colour of Alphonso aamras is distinct — no artificial colour needed.
Read our full guide: Aamras recipe using Ratnagiri Hapus — step-by-step guide.
Explore the full range of Konkan mango varieties: Types of mangoes in India — a complete guide.
Shop the full mango collection: Browse all Alphonso Aapus mango grades and sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Aapus mango online?
Ratnagiri Hapus Aapus mango is priced from ₹1,849 to ₹10,499 per dozen on AlphonsoMango.in, depending on grade, size, and variety (Ratnagiri or Devgad). Prices vary by season and harvest quality.
When is the Aapus mango season?
Aapus season runs March through June. Ratnagiri peaks in April. Devgad peaks in May. The fruit is not available July through February. Pre-orders for the next season open in January.
How fast is Aapus mango delivery across India?
AlphonsoMango.in dispatches via BlueDart air cargo. Delivery takes 1 day to major metros and 2–3 days to remote pin codes. Orders placed before 12:00 noon IST on weekdays ship the same day.
Authority
AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, a brand under Powle Home Foods The business holds GI Authorised User status AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139, Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, and APEDA registration 225579. All mangoes are sourced from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad in Konkan, Maharashtra. No calcium carbide or artificial ripening agent is used at any stage. Over 47,000 customers have ordered since 2019. Exports reach 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 across Ratnagiri and Devgad for the 2024–25 season.
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