The GI number people usually mean for Alphonso is GI Tag No. 139, as the Brand Facts page states. A seller is not a GI-tagged farm; a seller can be a GI Authorised User. AlphonsoMango.in is a GI Authorised User: AU/5974/GI/139/260 for Alphonso and AU/6932 for Devgad. Verify any number on the official GI Registry.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
Three numbers that get mixed up
Search for the Alphonso GI number and you will find several figures, sometimes in the same paragraph. They are not interchangeable. Online sources occasionally mix them, and I have chosen to quote only the ones on our own pages.
| Number | What it is | Who holds it |
|---|---|---|
| GI Tag No. 139 | The registration number for the Alphonso (Hapus) Geographical Indication, as the Brand Facts page states | The GI itself, not a business |
| AU/5974/GI/139/260 | Authorised User registration for Alphonso | Powle Home Foods (AlphonsoMango.in) |
| AU/6932 | Authorised User registration for Devgad Alphonso | Powle Home Foods (AlphonsoMango.in) |
Notice the middle one carries "139" inside it: it is an authorised user registered under that GI. The simplest way to remember it is that the GI is the name and the territory, and the Authorised User number is a seller's entry on the register.
What a GI registration number is
A Geographical Indication is a form of intellectual property that links a product's name to a place and its recognised qualities. In India, GIs are recorded by the Geographical Indications Registry under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A GI number identifies that registration in the register.
For Alphonso, the GI covers the Hapus name for fruit from the notified area. It does not describe an individual farm, and it does not mean every fruit is perfect. It is a statement about origin and the right to use the name.
What an Authorised User number means
Under the Act, people who produce or deal in a GI product can be registered as authorised users, which gives them the formal right to use the GI. That is what the AU numbers represent.
Here is the distinction I want to be firm on: we are a GI Authorised User, which means the business holds that registration. It is not the same as being a GI-certified farm, and we do not describe ourselves that way. Origin of the fruit is a separate matter: our fruit comes from the Konkan, from 48+ villages across Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, according to the Brand Facts page, in a network we call Our Farmers.
How to verify, step by step
- Write down the number exactly as the seller shows it, including slashes and letters.
- Open the official register. The GI Registry is part of the Government of India's intellectual property office at ipindia.gov.in.
- Find the GI. Look up the Alphonso (Hapus) entry and note its application number and details.
- Check the user. Look for the Authorised User record and compare the name and number with the seller.
- Compare the name. The registered name should match the business on the invoice and the website.
- Ask if you cannot find it. Registry search tools change, and records may be filed in scanned form. A genuine seller will help you check.
Our own documentation sits in the GI tag certificate articles, with background on the official details of the Alphonso GI tag. I suggest you do the lookup yourself rather than take my word for it. That is what the register is for.
How an order reaches you
Once you are satisfied, the process is simple. Fresh fruit is harvested to order and packed against your order. Dispatch runs Monday to Saturday, with same-day shipping for orders in before 1:00 PM IST. BlueDart carries fresh mangoes to serviceable PIN codes, delivery is free, payment is prepaid only, and tracking comes by email and WhatsApp. Report a problem within 24 hours of delivery with photos. See the shipping policy and return policy. Dozens start at ₹1,849 for small and reach ₹2,999 for jumbo.
GI and carbide are separate questions
A GI number tells you about origin and the right to use a name. It tells you nothing about how fruit was ripened. That is a separate legal question. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. It releases acetylene and can carry arsenic and phosphorus; controlled ethylene up to 100 ppm is permitted.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Traders call carbide masala, and its residue is white or grey calcium hydroxide powder. The float test is a rough clue only; a lab test is the only proof.
Verified business details
- Operated by Powle Home Foods, No. 07, Bhave House, Kale Marg, Bail Bazar, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070.
- GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad); GI tag certificate articles.
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783 (FSSAI page).
- APEDA registration 225579 (export; APEDA page).
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556, support@alphonsomango.in (contact).
- Brand Facts, Editorial Standards, press, reviews, shipping, returns.
Verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on the official registers; we would rather you check than trust.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GI registration number for Alphonso mango?
The Brand Facts page cites GI Tag No. 139 for the Alphonso (Hapus) GI. Confirm it on the GI Registry at ipindia.gov.in.
What is your Authorised User number?
AU/5974/GI/139/260 for Alphonso and AU/6932 for Devgad Alphonso. We are a GI Authorised User, not a GI-certified farm.
What is the difference between a GI number and an AU number?
The GI number identifies the registered Geographical Indication. An Authorised User number identifies a producer or dealer registered to use it.
Where can I verify a GI number?
On the Geographical Indications Registry website, ipindia.gov.in, under the GI records, and by comparing the registered name with the seller.
Does a GI tag prove how mangoes were ripened?
No. GI concerns origin and the right to use a name. Ripening is a separate matter, and carbide is prohibited in India.
Where does your fruit come from?
From 48+ villages across Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, per the Brand Facts page.
Are your mangoes carbide-free?
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Carbide ripening is prohibited in India.
Sources and further reading
Related: Alphonso GI tag official details, Devgad suppliers with verifiable sourcing, premium Hapus with quality assurance details.