No platform can make a mango genuine by saying so; what you can do is verify the seller. AlphonsoMango.in is a GI Authorised User for Alphonso (AU/5974/GI/139/260) and Devgad (AU/6932), and sells Ratnagiri Hapus online. Look up any seller's authorised-user number on the GI Registry before you pay.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
Why "guarantee" is the wrong word
A guarantee is a promise by someone you can hold to account. Most online platforms are marketplaces: they host many sellers, take a commission and are not the maker of the fruit. A marketplace can remove a listing after a complaint. It cannot stand behind the contents of each box.
So the useful question is not which platform guarantees genuine Hapus, but which seller can show you, in a form you can check, that it has the right to use the name. That is a matter of paperwork you can verify, and it takes ten minutes.
What the GI tag actually covers
A Geographical Indication protects a name tied to a place. The Alphonso (Hapus) GI is registered with the Geographical Indications Registry. GI Tag No. 139 covers Alphonso, and the certificate, No. 4163, was issued on 16 October 2019. Devgad Alphonso is covered separately, which is why a seller can hold two authorised-user numbers.
The tag tells you about origin and the right to use the name. It does not, by itself, tell you the fruit was ripened safely or packed carefully. Treat it as the first check, not the last. I explain the certificate in more depth on the GI tag certificate articles.
How to verify a seller in five steps
- Ask for the authorised-user number. A seller entitled to use the GI name will have one. If the answer is vague, move on.
- Check it on ipindia.gov.in. Search the Registry for the GI and the list of authorised users. Compare the name on the register with the name of the business taking your money.
- Check the food licence. Look up the FSSAI licence number on fssai.gov.in.
- Check the address. A real business has a postal address that matches its registrations, not just a phone number.
- Check the policy pages. Dispatch, refunds and claim windows should be in writing, not offered by voice note.
If a seller passes four of five, ask about the fifth. If it passes three, I would hold back.
What AlphonsoMango.in publishes
- GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad).
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783.
- APEDA registration 225579.
- Operator: Powle Home Foods, No. 07, Bhave House, Kale Marg, Bail Bazar, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070.
- Sourcing from partner farms across 48+ villages in Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, as stated on Brand Facts and Our Farmers.
I have listed the numbers so that you do not have to take my word for them. The Ratnagiri fruit is sold on the Ratnagiri Alphonso page; the Devgad fruit on the Devgad page. A dozen costs ₹1,849 (small, 150–180 g), ₹2,099 (medium), ₹2,499 (large), ₹2,699 (extra large) or ₹2,999 (jumbo, 275–300 g). Delivery is free.
Red flags on marketplaces and social pages
- "GI certified" printed on a listing with no number and no seller name.
- A price so low that it could not cover the fruit, never mind the courier.
- The same photo used by many sellers, or a stock image of mangoes from another country.
- Cash on delivery as the only option, or a request to pay a personal UPI ID.
- A seller that cannot say which district the fruit comes from.
None of these proves fraud alone. Together they are a strong reason to look elsewhere. For a broader comparison of buying routes, read our guide to direct sellers versus marketplaces.
How an order reaches you
Our fruit is harvested to order and packed against your order, then shipped semi-ripe. Orders received before 1:00 PM IST dispatch the same day, Monday to Saturday, by BlueDart to serviceable PIN codes. About 14,000 PINs are not yet served; the product page tells you before payment. Delivery is free. Payment is prepaid: UPI, cards, net banking or wallets, no cash on delivery. Tracking is sent by email and WhatsApp.
If a box is damaged or does not match what you ordered, report it within 24 hours of delivery with photos or video and the order number. Approved refunds are paid within 7 business days. Read the shipping policy and return policy. The season is usually February to June, and the 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027.
Genuine also means safely ripened
Real Ratnagiri fruit can still be ruined at the ripening stage. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Calcium carbide is banned for ripening 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 impurities; sellers call it "masala". FSSAI permits controlled ethylene up to 100 ppm. A white or grey powder (calcium hydroxide) in the carton is a warning sign. The bucket float test is a rough clue only, and only a lab test proves it. The ripening guide shows what normal ripening looks like.
Verified business details
- Powle Home Foods, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070.
- GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad).
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783 (FSSAI page).
- APEDA registration 225579 (export page; APEDA page).
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556; support@alphonsomango.in; contact page.
- Policies: shipping, returns. Press: Press and Media. Reviews: reviews.
- Editorial process: Editorial Standards. The Founder's office reviews every article; AI is an assistive drafting tool grounded in the store's records.
Verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on ipindia.gov.in, fssai.gov.in and apeda.gov.in; that is the point of listing them.
Frequently asked questions
Which online platform guarantees genuine GI tagged Ratnagiri Hapus?
No platform can guarantee it by assertion. Verify the seller's GI authorised-user number on ipindia.gov.in. AlphonsoMango.in is a GI Authorised User: AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad).
What is the GI tag number for Alphonso?
GI Tag No. 139, with certificate No. 4163 issued on 16 October 2019. Check it on the GI Registry at ipindia.gov.in.
How do I check if a seller is authorised?
Ask for the authorised-user number, search the GI Registry, and compare the registered name with the seller taking payment.
Does a GI tag mean the mangoes are organic?
No. A GI protects the name and origin. We do not claim organic.
Is the Ratnagiri Hapus delivered across India?
To serviceable PIN codes by BlueDart, with free delivery. Check your PIN on the product page before paying.
What if the fruit is not as described?
Report within 24 hours of delivery with photos or video and the order number. Approved claims are refunded within 7 business days.
Are your mangoes carbide-free?
Yes. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally, on hay beds as our FAQ states. Carbide is prohibited for ripening in India.
Sources and further reading
Related: Ratnagiri Alphonso mango price, Buy Alphonso mangoes online in India, Hapus online.