The most economical genuine Hapus family order is small fruit: ₹1,849 a dozen or ₹3,499 for two dozen (150–180 g each, about ₹146 a mango in the two-dozen box). Medium costs ₹2,099 and ₹3,999. Delivery is free. Pick the size by how you will eat, plan a week, and refrigerate only ripe fruit.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
What "economical" should mean with Alphonso
Let us be straight. Alphonso is not a cheap mango, and anyone offering a very low price on a GI-tagged Ratnagiri or Devgad dozen is either selling a different mango, an unripe one, a forced one or small lots from a wholesaler with no accountability. Economical here means good value per rupee spent, not the lowest number on a price board.
Value has three parts: the price per mango, the proportion you actually eat, and the quality you get. A ₹150 mango that is half-wasted costs more than a ₹175 one that is finished to the stone.
Small versus medium: the arithmetic
The Ratnagiri Alphonso dozen boxes listing for 2026:
| Grade | Weight | 1 dozen | Per mango | 2 dozen | Per mango |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 150–180 g | ₹1,849 | ≈ ₹154 | ₹3,499 | ≈ ₹146 |
| Medium | 180–220 g | ₹2,099 | ≈ ₹175 | ₹3,999 | ≈ ₹167 |
Small saves ₹250 a dozen and ₹500 on two dozen against medium. Per kilo, the story is a little different. A small dozen weighs roughly 2 kg on a 165 g average, so ₹1,849 ÷ 2 ≈ ₹925 a kilo. A medium dozen at about 2.4 kg works out to roughly ₹875. Small is cheaper per mango but a touch dearer per kilo, because small fruit carries relatively more skin and stone. These are approximate figures from declared weight ranges.
So the choice depends on how you eat. For aamras, milkshakes and anything blended, small is the better value: you pay less and the fruit is blended anyway. For fruit eaten cut at the table, medium gives you more flesh per effort and I would pay the extra.
The two-dozen saving
The double box is the cheapest way to buy. Two small dozens bought separately cost 2 × 1,849 = ₹3,698, against ₹3,499 for the two-dozen box: a saving of ₹199. Two medium dozens cost ₹4,198 against ₹3,999, again ₹199 saved.
The saving is not huge. Its real value is that you take a single delivery with one ripening schedule. The catch is the quantity: 24 mangoes is a lot for a small household. Only buy two dozen if you will eat 24 in about a week, or if you will make aamras with the surplus. Otherwise, one dozen now and another dozen later is more economical than watching the last six spoil.
Three budget plans for a family
Plan 1: the lean week (about ₹1,850). One small dozen. Eat 6 cut and use 6 as aamras for one meal. Cost per mango ≈ ₹154.
Plan 2: the standard family (about ₹2,100). One medium dozen. One mango a day for 7 days plus an aamras day. Cost per mango ≈ ₹175.
Plan 3: the big household (about ₹3,500). Two dozen small (₹3,499). Eat fresh for the first week and make aamras from the softest fruit. Cost per mango ≈ ₹146.
If you are on a tight budget, Plan 3 gives the lowest price per mango and Plan 1 the lowest outlay. Either gets you a real Alphonso. These are 2026 prices. The 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027, and no 2027 price has been announced.
Where families waste money on mangoes
- Refrigerating unripe fruit. It halts ripening and flattens flavour. Keep unripe fruit at room temperature.
- Everything ripening at once. Sort daily, refrigerate the ripe ones, and eat the soft ones first.
- Buying the biggest grade for blending. You pay for size you do not need.
- Not being home on delivery. A failed attempt hurts semi-ripe fruit.
- Ignoring the claim window. Damage must be reported within 24 hours of delivery.
- Throwing away the stone. Slice the flesh off the stone and scrape; there is flesh left.
Stretching a small budget with pulp and Kesar
Alphonso pulp comes in an 850 g tin at ₹590 and a 3.1 kg tin at ₹2,100, about ₹690 and ₹677 a kilo respectively, and reaches every PIN code. For aamras and shakes that is a sensible economy. Gir Kesar is a different mango, priced at ₹999 (1.4–1.6 kg) and ₹1,699 (2.7–3 kg); the product page tells you whether it is in season, since it is out of stock until the 2027 season at the time of writing. If you want everyday eating at lower cost, Kesar is a fair option, but do not call it Alphonso.
How an order reaches you, and the carbide question
Fruit is harvested to order, packed against the order and shipped semi-ripe. Orders received before 1:00 PM IST, Monday to Saturday, dispatch the same day, and BlueDart carries fresh fruit to serviceable PIN codes. Delivery is free, with no minimum order and no packing charge; payment is prepaid only. Tracking comes by email and WhatsApp. Photograph a damaged box and claim within 24 hours; see the shipping policy and return policy.
A low price makes a buyer ask how it is possible, and that is a fair question. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the FSS (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011; it releases acetylene and can carry arsenic and phosphorus impurities. FSSAI permits controlled ethylene ripening up to 100 ppm; read the current text at fssai.gov.in. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Our prices are not low because corners are cut; the economy comes from choosing the right grade and quantity.
Verified business details
- Operated by Powle Home Foods, 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)
- Policies: shipping, returns
- Reference: Brand Facts, Editorial Standards (team review from the Founder's office; AI used only as an assistive drafting tool)
- Press: Press and Media; feedback: reviews
Verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on the official registers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest genuine Hapus family order?
A small dozen at ₹1,849 has the lowest outlay; two dozen small at ₹3,499 gives the lowest price per mango, about ₹146. Delivery is free to serviceable PIN codes.
Is small or medium better value?
Small is cheaper per mango and better for aamras. Medium gives more flesh per mango and suits cutting at the table. Per kilo they are close.
Is two dozen cheaper than two single dozens?
Yes, by ₹199 for small and medium, and more for bigger grades. You also get one delivery and one ripening schedule.
How do I avoid wasting mangoes?
Keep unripe fruit at room temperature, check daily, refrigerate ripe fruit, eat the softest first, and turn the overripe into aamras or shakes.
Is pulp cheaper than fresh fruit?
For blended dishes, usually. Pulp is ₹590 for 850 g or ₹2,100 for 3.1 kg, roughly ₹680 to ₹690 a kilo, against about ₹875 to ₹925 a kilo for fresh dozens.
Do you use carbide?
No. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India.
Is delivery really free?
Yes, on every order to serviceable PIN codes, with no minimum order value and no packing, handling or weight charge.
Sources and further reading
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