Devgad Alphonso has its own Geographical Indication registration, separate from Ratnagiri Alphonso. We are a GI Authorised User for Devgad under number AU/6932, and for Alphonso under AU/5974/GI/139/260. Verify any seller's number on the GI Registry, ipindia.gov.in, rather than trusting a logo or a claim.
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By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
What a GI tag is
A Geographical Indication is a form of intellectual property that ties a product's name to the place where its qualities come from. In India, it is registered under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, and recorded in the GI Registry. Darjeeling tea and Basmati rice are well-known examples. For mangoes, two Alphonso names are registered: the Devgad Alphonso and the Ratnagiri Alphonso.
The point of a GI is to stop the name being used loosely. If a product claims the GI name, it should come from that region and meet the registered description.
Registration versus authorised user
People often mix up two different things. The GI registration belongs to the product name and the producers' body that applied for it. An Authorised User is an individual, firm or entity registered to use the GI for their products, and it gets its own number. When a seller says "we have a GI tag", the useful question is: which registered name, and under whose authorised user number?
| Term | What it is |
|---|---|
| GI registration | Protection of the product name, such as Devgad Alphonso |
| Authorised User | A registered user permitted to use the GI, with its own number |
| GI Registry | The official register, run by the Government of India |
| GI logo or tag | A mark on packaging; not proof by itself |
Our Devgad number
Our published numbers are GI Authorised User AU/6932 for Devgad and AU/5974/GI/139/260 for Alphonso. They sit alongside our FSSAI Central Licence (10020022011783) and APEDA registration (225579) in the verified details below. Our GI tag certificate articles on the GI tag certificate tag page go through what each means.
Devgad fruit on our site comes from Devgad growers in Sindhudurg district, among the 48 Ratnagiri and Devgad villages we source from. A two-dozen Devgad box is priced slightly differently from Ratnagiri in some sizes: Rs 4,749 versus Rs 4,699, and Rs 5,499 versus Rs 5,399. Dozens run from Rs 1,849 to Rs 2,999.
How to verify any seller
- Ask for the seller's GI Authorised User number and the GI name it covers.
- Open the GI Registry at ipindia.gov.in and look up the geographical indication and its registered users.
- Check that the name matches: Devgad Alphonso for Devgad, Ratnagiri Alphonso for Ratnagiri.
- Check that the seller or firm name matches the one on the website and the invoice.
- Ask for the FSSAI licence number and verify it on the FSSAI site.
- Ask how the fruit is ripened.
The lookup can be fiddly, because government portals change. If you cannot find an entry, ask the seller for a copy of the certificate and compare names and numbers. A seller who is reluctant to show a number you can check is telling you something.
What the number does not prove
A GI number shows that a seller is registered to use the name. It does not guarantee that a particular box is good. It does not prove ripening method, size, freshness or flavour. It does not replace a food-safety licence. And a seller could, in principle, hold a number and still supply fruit of poor quality. So read the number as a necessary credential, not a complete one.
Equally, absence of a number is a warning. If "Devgad" is on the label and the seller cannot name an authorised user number, the claim is thin.
Devgad fruit and how to buy it
Devgad Alphonso is often described as thin-skinned and aromatic, with a flavour many people prefer for aamras. Taste is personal, and we will not tell you which is better. Try both: the Devgad product page and the Ratnagiri page sit side by side.
Fresh Alphonso is seasonal, usually February to June, with the 2027 season listed to start on 1 February 2027. Check your PIN code on the product page; fresh mangoes go only to serviceable PINs by BlueDart. We do not list 2027 prices yet.
How an order reaches you
Fruit is harvested to order, packed against the order and shipped semi-ripe. Orders before 1 PM IST from Monday to Saturday dispatch the same day, delivery is free, payment is prepaid only (no COD) and tracking arrives by email and WhatsApp. Damage is claimed within 24 hours with photos or video. See the shipping policy and return policy.
Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the FSSAI Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales Regulations, 2011; it releases acetylene and can carry arsenic and phosphorus impurities. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Ethylene up to 100 ppm is the permitted route; "masala" is the street name for carbide ripening, and white or grey calcium hydroxide powder on fruit is a warning. The float test is only a rough clue; only a lab test proves it.
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 Licence); APEDA registration 225579 (export, APEDA page).
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556; support@alphonsomango.in; contact us.
- Also: Brand Facts, Editorial Standards, press, reviews.
You can verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on the official registers. The Editorial Standards page explains that every article is reviewed by the Founder's office team and AI is only an assistive drafting tool.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GI authorised user number for Devgad Alphonso?
Ours is AU/6932 for Devgad, and AU/5974/GI/139/260 for Alphonso. Verify any seller's number on the GI Registry at ipindia.gov.in.
Is Devgad Alphonso a separate GI from Ratnagiri?
Yes. Devgad Alphonso and Ratnagiri Alphonso are separately registered Geographical Indications.
What is the difference between a GI registration and an authorised user?
The registration protects the product name. An authorised user is a registered party permitted to use it, with its own number.
Does a GI number prove the fruit is good?
No. It shows registered use of the name. It does not prove ripening method, size or freshness. Check FSSAI licence and ripening method too.
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.
Where do Devgad mangoes come from?
From Devgad growers in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, among the 48 Ratnagiri and Devgad villages we source from.
When can I buy Devgad Alphonso?
The season is usually February to June. The 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027; check the product page for live dates.
See also: Sindhudurg Devgad GI Registration AU/6932 Authorized Online Seller
Sources and further reading
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