Aapus is a regional name for Alphonso, also written Hapus. AlphonsoMango.in sells Devgad and Ratnagiri Aapus by the dozen from Rs 1,849, hand-picked in the Konkan and sent across India by Blue Dart. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027.
What is Aapus mango?
Aapus is a regional spelling of the name Alphonso, and it is used alongside Hapus and Hafus in Maharashtra and neighbouring states. It is the same fruit sold as Alphonso elsewhere. Wikipedia says the variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, and describes a fruit of about 150 to 300 g with a rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp.
We are Powle Home Foods in Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. We started selling offline in 2019 and online in 2020, and we have served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales. On this page we use Aapus, Hapus and Alphonso for the same fruit, since customers search for all three.
Devgad Aapus: where it grows
Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. It is one of the places best known for Alphonso, and fruit from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139). We source across 48 villages of that belt.
- Harvest: by hand with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hour, for all our Alphonso.
- Weight: a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade.
- Papers: we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139), listed on our Brand Facts page.
We do not compare Devgad with Ratnagiri on timing or sweetness. They are the same variety from the same coast, and each has its own page: Devgad Alphonso Mango and Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango, each by the dozen from Rs 1,849.
What to order and how much it costs
| Mango | Pack and price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Devgad Alphonso | By the dozen, from Rs 1,849 | Sindhudurg district, Konkan coast. |
| Ratnagiri Alphonso | By the dozen, from Rs 1,849 | Ratnagiri district, Konkan coast. |
| Kesar | Half dozen Rs 999, dozen Rs 1,699 | A separate variety. |
The price depends on the size grade and on the number of dozens. Alphonso boxes run from Rs 1,849 per dozen up to Rs 5,399 for the largest option. Prices are the listed ones and can change, so check the product page for the price on the day you order. Our Devgad price guide explains how the grades work.
How Aapus is ripened
Fruit is harvested firm and ripens after picking. Wikipedia notes that Alphonso takes about 15 days from harvest to ripening, so a box can hold fruit at different stages. Selling fruit ripened with calcium carbide gas is prohibited in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds.
A bucket-of-water test is only a rough clue, not proof, and no home test shows how a mango was ripened. Our guide to identifying carbide-ripened mangoes lists more questions to ask any seller.
Reading an Aapus listing before you buy
Most confusion about Aapus comes from listings that name a place but not a grade. A clear listing tells you four things: the place the fruit grew, the number of fruits in the box, the weight grade of a single fruit, and the price for that exact box. If any of the four is missing, ask before you pay.
Weight matters because a dozen of small fruit and a dozen of large fruit are very different boxes. At roughly 150 g a fruit, a dozen is under 2 kg, and at the larger grades it is closer to 3 kg. Comparing two sellers on price alone, without the grade, tells you very little.
It also helps to know what a listing cannot tell you. A photograph shows colour, and colour alone is a poor guide to ripeness. The only reliable checks are the aroma at the stalk end and a slight give under the thumb once the fruit is in your hands.
Using ripe Aapus in the kitchen
Ripe Aapus is mostly eaten fresh, sliced or cut into cubes. The pulp also works in aamras, in milkshakes and in simple desserts with curd or ice cream. Our aamras recipe gives the method for aamras.
To cut a fruit, stand it on its side and slice down either side of the stone. Score each half in a grid without cutting through the skin, then push the skin up from below so the cubes stand out. Eat the pulp left on the stone last.
Storage and handling at home
- Unpack on arrival. Lift the fruit out gently and lay it in a single layer with air around it.
- Keep it at room temperature. Away from direct sun, and do not refrigerate fruit that is still firm.
- Check daily. A sweet aroma at the stalk end and a slight give under the thumb mean a fruit is ready.
- Move ripe fruit to the fridge if you cannot eat it within a day or two, and bring it back to room temperature before cutting.
Cut fruit should be covered and kept in the fridge. If a box arrives with several fruits at the same stage, plan aamras, slices and a mango-and-curd dessert across the same weekend so nothing is wasted. Damage should be reported to us within 24 hours of delivery.
Delivery
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. We do not promise a delivery day for any named town, so enter your PIN code at checkout and read what the page shows before you pay.
For a gift or a larger order, write to us with the quantity, the address and the dates, and read our corporate gifting guide first.
Season and availability
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso, but our Alphonso Mango Pulp tin comes in 850 g and 3.1 kg sizes from Rs 590 and is available all year. For more on the Devgad side of the coast, read our Devgad Hapus online and Devgad Hapus pages.
People also ask
What is Aapus mango?
Aapus is a regional name for Alphonso, also written Hapus or Hafus in Maharashtra and neighbouring states. It is the same fruit sold elsewhere as Alphonso. Wikipedia describes a fruit of about 150 to 300 g with a rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp, and says the variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque.
Where does Devgad Aapus come from?
Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt carries GI No. 139 in India, and our certificate number is listed on our Brand Facts page. We source across 48 villages of that belt, and we do not rank one place above the other.
How much does Devgad Aapus cost?
Our Alphonso boxes start from Rs 1,849 per dozen and go up to Rs 5,399 for the largest option, depending on fruit size and the number of dozens. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check the product page for the price on the day you order.
How do I order Devgad Aapus online?
Open the Devgad Alphonso product page, pick the box size or dozen option and press Add to cart. At checkout, enter your PIN code and address. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. We do not promise a day for any named town.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Sindhudurg district.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium version of 2 April 2025).
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.