December 22, 2023

Enjoy the Flavorful Hafoos Mango: Order Online Now

By Prashant Powle • 6 minute read

Hafoos mango, also spelled Afos, is the name many buyers search for when they want Alphonso. We sell Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso by the dozen, ripened naturally on hay beds, and dispatched by Blue Dart after a PIN code check at checkout.

To order, browse GI-tagged Ratnagiri Hapus.

What we mean by Hafoos or Afos mango

Hafoos and Afos are spellings that buyers use when they search for a fruit they have heard about from family or friends. On our store, the fruit you get under this search is Alphonso, the variety sold in Maharashtra as Hapus. We do not sell a separate variety under the name Hafoos, so the product pages describe the fruit as Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt.

Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes for online order in India

If a seller offers you a different variety under a similar name, ask them to describe the fruit, the origin and the ripening method. Our guide to identifying authentic Hapus mango lists the questions that help you compare.

Where the Alphonso comes from

Alphonso grows along the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Ratnagiri is a district on that coast, and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, further south. We source across 55 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt. The Konkan is a stretch of the western coast of India between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau.

Both Ratnagiri and Devgad fruit is the same Alphonso variety. We do not say that one area ripens earlier, harvests later or is sweeter than the other. The product pages give the origin and dozen options for each, and you can choose the one that matches the name you searched for.

Our Alphonso is harvested at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hours. The GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139) is held for Alphonso from the Ratnagiri belt, and our Alphonso products are sold on that basis.

Taste and texture of Alphonso

Alphonso is known for its rich flavour and a smooth, creamy flesh. Alphonso pulp is described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous, which is why it is popular for drinks, desserts and ice cream. Whole fruit has a soft flesh when ripe and a sweet smell at the stem end.

Alphonso mangoes from the Konkan coast of Maharashtra

Fruit size matters for how you eat it. Alphonso fruit generally weighs about 150 to 300 grams each, and a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kilograms depending on grade. Smaller fruit suits eating whole, while larger fruit suits cutting into slices for sharing.

To eat whole: chill the ripe fruit until it is cool, then cut it along the stone and eat it with a spoon.
To serve as slices: peel and cut the flesh away from the stone, then arrange on a plate.
To use as pulp: blend ripe flesh with a little water or milk, and strain if you prefer a very smooth drink.

Natural ripening, not carbide

We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5, and we are an FSSAI-licensed seller. Our fruit is ripened on hay beds, and the ripening time is set by the fruit, not by a chemical.

Natural ripening is not uniform, so one box may have fruit at slightly different stages. Some will be ready to eat on arrival, and others will need a few days at room temperature. This is normal for fruit ripened the natural way. Our guide to ripening Alphonso at home explains how to bring each mango to the stage you want.

When you compare any seller, ask how the fruit was ripened and who checked it. A simple water test or a colour check gives a rough clue only, and it is not proof of how a mango was ripened.

Ordering Hafoos (Alphonso) online

Open the Ratnagiri or Devgad Alphonso product page, choose the dozen and the fruit size, and add it to your cart. Our Alphonso is listed from Rs 1,849 per dozen, and the largest options are listed higher on the product page. Check the product page for the current price before you order, because the options and prices can change.

For a tin of pulp rather than whole fruit, the Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin is sold in 850 g and 3.1 kg sizes from Rs 590. It is available all year, which makes it a good choice when fresh Alphonso is not sold.

For corporate gifting orders, shipping is charged extra. GST applies on that shipping, and the invoice shows it. There is no GST on fresh mangoes. Our corporate gift guide covers the gift options.

Delivery across India and what to do if fruit is damaged

Orders received before 1 PM are dispatched the same day. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout.

When the box arrives, check the fruit. If any fruit is damaged, report the problem within 24 hours of delivery to support@alphonsomango.in or call 8369048029. Tell us which fruit was affected and how many, and our support team will reply with the next steps for your order.

Season, storage and buying out of season

Fresh Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season fresh fruit is not sold, and pulp is the product to buy if you want the taste in other months.

Ripe whole fruit keeps best in the fridge once it reaches the stage you want. Cut fruit should be covered and eaten within a day or two. Pulp keeps for longer and suits drinks, desserts and kulfi. Our Alphonso mango season guide gives more on timing.

Choosing the right listing for your order

If you searched for Hafoos mango and want the fruit for eating at home, the Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso listings are the right place to start. If you want fruit for a dessert, a drink or a gift, compare the dozen options and the fruit sizes before you order. If you want Alphonso flavour in a recipe away from the season, use the pulp tin.

We are an FSSAI-licensed seller run by Powle Home Foods in Mumbai. Our Brand Facts page sets out the business details, and our editorial standards explain how we write about our products.