We do not publish batch-wise Alphonso prices. Fruit is harvested to order, and the checkout price for a size does not change by pick. What does vary between picks is size mix inside a grade, ripening speed and sweetness. Dozens run ₹1,849 to ₹2,999; compare sellers on weight, method and written terms.
To order, browse current Ratnagiri Alphonso boxes.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
What a harvest batch means
In bulk produce, a batch is a lot picked from the same place in the same window and sorted together. Sellers who sell by batch can quote a different price per lot, because each lot costs them something different. Buyers then compare lots.
Our model is closer to the opposite. As the shipping policy and Brand Facts describe it, fruit is harvested to order, hand-picked with a pole and catching net so it never falls, then weighed, graded, machine-scanned for defects and packed against the order that triggered the pick. There is no stockpile of lots to price one against another.
What we publish
| Size | Weight per mango | 1 dozen | 2 dozen (Ratnagiri) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 150-180 g | ₹1,849 | ₹3,499 |
| Medium | 180-220 g | ₹2,099 | ₹3,999 |
| Large | 225-250 g | ₹2,499 | ₹4,699 |
| Extra large | 250-275 g | ₹2,699 | ₹4,999 |
| Jumbo | 275-300 g | ₹2,999 | ₹5,399 |
Devgad large and jumbo two-dozen packs are ₹4,749 and ₹5,499. The price is by size, not by pick or date. No 2027 prices are published; the 2027 season is listed to start 1 February 2027, and the product page shows live prices.
What varies between picks
- Size mix inside a grade. A grade is a weight range. Fruit inside it differs by a few tens of grams. The return policy treats this natural size mix as normal.
- Ripening pace. Fruit ripens at its own speed with weather and handling. Fruit ships semi-ripe and ripens over a few days.
- Sweetness. Fully ripe Alphonso is sweet in the high teens to low twenties of degrees Brix; our Brix index page gives stage-wise ranges. I do not quote a single number as a guarantee.
- Skin colour. A green-tinged Alphonso can be ripe.
None of these is a defect. They are what a natural product does. They are also why "batch grade" claims on a retail page deserve a question.
Comparing sellers by batch claims
If a seller advertises "Batch A" or "first pick" at a higher price, ask four things. What defines the batch? What is the harvest date? What weight range do they promise? What is the claim route if the fruit does not match? A batch label with no answers is just a price tier.
A fair way to compare
Compare cost per kilo, not per dozen. A worked example. Our medium dozen at ₹2,099 holds about 2.2 to 2.6 kg, so about ₹800 to ₹970 per kg (approximate, from the declared weights). A rival "premium batch" dozen at ₹2,500 might hold smaller fruit; if it holds 2.0 kg, that is ₹1,250 per kg. The label tells you nothing until the weight is known. Our net fruit weight article gives the full table.
Carbide and ripening
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit 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 impurities; controlled ethylene up to 100 ppm is permitted. A float test is only a rough clue; only a lab test proves it. Brand Facts states weekly carbide and residue testing by Envirocare Labs through the season.
How an order reaches you
Orders received before 1:00 PM IST dispatch the same day, Monday to Saturday, by BlueDart to serviceable PIN codes. Delivery is free; payment is prepaid, with no cash on delivery. Tracking comes by email and WhatsApp. Claim transit damage or a clear quality failure within 24 hours of delivery with photos; approved refunds are made within 7 business days.
Verified business details
- Operated by Powle Home Foods, 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 page, APEDA notes).
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556, support@alphonsomango.in (contact us).
- Policies: shipping and returns.
- References: Brand Facts, Editorial Standards, Press and Media, reviews.
You can verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on ipindia.gov.in, fssai.gov.in and apeda.gov.in. Articles are reviewed by the team from the Founder's office before publication; AI is used only as an assistive drafting tool grounded in the store's records.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alphonso price change by harvest batch?
Not on our site. The price is by size and pack, and the checkout price is final. Fruit is harvested to order rather than sold from priced lots.
Why do mangoes in the same grade look different?
A grade is a weight range, so fruit differs by a few tens of grams. The return policy treats natural size mix within a grade as normal.
Is first-pick fruit better?
There is no published evidence for that claim on our pages. Ask any seller for the harvest date, weight range and claim route behind a first-pick label.
How do I compare two sellers fairly?
Compare cost per kilo using declared weight per mango, plus the ripening method, the origin number and the written claim terms.
Are the mangoes carbide-free?
Yes. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Carbide is prohibited for ripening under FSSAI Regulation 2.3.5.
How sweet is a ripe Alphonso?
Fully ripe fruit is sweet in the high teens to low twenties of degrees Brix. Our Brix index page lists ranges by stage; it is not a guarantee for each fruit.
When are 2027 prices announced?
No 2027 prices are published yet. The 2027 season is listed to start 1 February 2027; check the product page for live prices.
See also: Alphonso Mango Advance Booking Price Versus Harvest Season Price
Sources and further reading
- FSSAI
- GI Registry, ipindia.gov.in
- Brix ripening index, Brand Facts, shipping policy and return policy
Related: Price by net fruit weight, Price before and after seasonal peak, Price data source.
