Alfanso mango — the correct fruit is spelled Alphonso or Hapus — grows in Ratnagiri and Devgad, Konkan, from February to June, with Brix reaching 18 to 24°. GI No. 139 covers both districts. Powle Home Foods ships across India in 1–3 days, priced from ₹1,849.
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Two GI-tagged varieties, one sourcing network — 55 named villages across Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Both are ripened on hay, never carbide, and dispatched 48–72 hours from harvest.
Ratnagiri vs Devgad: Which to Choose
Both carry GI No. 139. The difference is geography — Devgad sits further south in Sindhudurg, closer to the sea, and that coastal influence pushes Brix toward the upper end of the 18–24° range. Ratnagiri fruit tends toward a firmer skin and slightly more pronounced aroma. Repeat-order data from 47,000+ customers shows a clear pattern: north India orders lean toward Ratnagiri, Mumbai leans Devgad. Neither is "better" — they suit different preferences.
| Feature | Ratnagiri Alphonso | Devgad Alphonso |
|---|---|---|
| GI Coverage | GI No. 139, Ratnagiri district | GI No. 139, Sindhudurg district |
| Season Window | February – June (peak March–May) | February – June (peak March–May) |
| Brix at Full Ripeness | 18–24° | 18–24° (typically upper end) |
| Fruit Weight | 150–275 g and above, by grade | 150–275 g and above, by grade |
| Price Range | ₹1,849 – ₹5,399 | ₹1,849 – ₹5,499 |
| Character | Firm skin, pronounced aroma | Rich sweetness, deep coastal flavour |
| Box Options | Half dozen, 1 dozen, 2 dozen | Half dozen, 1 dozen, 2 dozen |
Delivery Across India
Fruit travels from the orchard in Pawas, Golap, Devgad, Jamsande or any of the other 55 sourcing villages to the Ratnagiri or Devgad packhouse within about two hours of harvest. An air-conditioned vehicle covers the 10–12 hour run to the Mumbai packhouse. There, each mango rests on a hay bed for 24–48 hours of natural ripening. Total time from tree to dispatch: 48–72 hours.
We dispatch via BlueDart, Delhivery, Ekart or XpressBees depending on your pin code. Metro cities receive their box within 20–24 hours of dispatch. Most other Indian cities get it within 1–3 days. We service 15,000–17,000 pin codes. Fruit ships at 70–80% ripeness — firm enough for transit, ripening fully within about three days of delivery.
Each box is a 5-ply corrugated fibreboard box, 130 gsm paper, courier-grade, with a 12-slot partition that absorbs transit pressure instead of the fruit. Every mango sits in a foam-net sleeve. Six air holes top and bottom keep airflow active during the ripening window after delivery. We do not use cold stores or ethylene chambers at any stage.
What we do not do: We do not dispatch fresh Alphonso between July and January. If you order during that window, the product page will show out of stock. No exceptions — there is no carbide-ripened off-season fruit here.
How to Order
- Select your grade and variety. Choose Ratnagiri (₹1,849–₹5,399) or Devgad (₹1,849–₹5,499). Grades run from Small (150–180 g per fruit) through Medium, Extra Large and Jumbo (275–300 g). Box sizes are half dozen, 1 dozen and 2 dozen.
- Add to cart and check out. Enter your delivery pin code at checkout to confirm serviceability across 15,000–17,000 pin codes India-wide.
- We dispatch within 48–72 hours of harvest. Your courier will be BlueDart, Delhivery, Ekart or XpressBees depending on your pin code — delivery in 1–3 days to most Indian cities. If any fruit arrives damaged, photograph it and contact us within 24 hours of delivery for 100% replacement.
What Is Alfanso Mango and Where Does It Come From
"Alfanso," "alfonso," "alfanzo," "alfanjo," and "afonso" are all phonetic spellings of the same fruit: Alphonso mango, called Hapus in Marathi. The name traces to Afonso de Albuquerque, the Portuguese viceroy who introduced grafting techniques to Goa in the 16th century. What grew out of that contact — centuries of sea-breeze farming on laterite soil in Konkan — became GI No. 139.
The GI covers Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. Powle Home Foods holds GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260, Registry Certificate No. 4163, issued 16 October 2019. Founder Prashant Powle sources from 100+ partner farmer families across 55 villages in these two districts — orchards typically 12–25 years old, selected on Brix consistency and tree longevity.
What Does the GI Tag Actually Guarantee?
A GI tag means the fruit must come from the designated region. It does not automatically guarantee ripening method, residue levels or handling. That is where our own protocols matter. Every fruit at AlphonsoMango.in passes AI/ML-assisted machine scanning for internal defects (spongy tissue) and external deformities before packing. We submit to weekly carbide and pesticide-residue testing through the season — Envirocare Labs Pvt. Ltd., Thane (NABL accredited, certificate TC-8284). Their April 2025 report confirmed all 28 tested residues within Codex maximum residue limits, with 27 of 28 below the limit of quantification of 0.01 mg/kg.
How to Identify Genuine GI-Tagged Alphonso
Fake or mislabelled "Alphonso" is common in Indian markets. Here are four things that separate the real fruit:
- Skin colour at ripeness. Genuine Hapus turns a rich saffron-yellow, not uniform orange. There is often a faint green blush near the stem. Carbide-ripened fruit goes uniformly yellow-orange with no variation.
- Aroma. A ripe GI Alphonso from Ratnagiri or Devgad carries a floral, almost saffron-like fragrance from one metre away. Carbide-ripened fruit smells flat or faintly chemical.
- Fibre content. Genuine Alphonso has so little fibre that the pulp feels like thick cream. If you find strings, the variety is likely a substitute.
- GI certification. Ask the seller for their GI Authorised User number. Ours is AU/5974/GI/139/260. A seller who cannot provide this is not a licensed GI user.
How We Ripen the Fruit
Natural hay-bed (Aadi) ripening only — in temperature-controlled rooms at our Mumbai packhouse. No ethylene chambers, no calcium carbide, no artificial ripening agents of any kind. The 24–48 hours the fruit spends on hay at Mumbai is monitored, not gas-triggered. Harvesting itself uses a Nutan/Zela pole fitted with a catching net and cutting mechanism: the tree is never shaken and fruit never falls to the ground. For tall trees, an indigenously developed length-extending pole with a camera locates the fruit first.
This matters for one specific reason: carbide accelerates the outside of the fruit while the inside remains underripe. You get a yellow skin and chalky pulp. Hay ripening lets the whole fruit mature at its own pace — which is why the Brix at full ripeness reaches 18–24°, not 12–14° as you often find with market fruit.
Selection and Storage
Your box will arrive with fruit at 70–80% ripeness. Do not refrigerate immediately. Leave the mangoes at room temperature for two to three days. When they yield slightly to gentle thumb pressure near the stem and the room carries that characteristic floral scent, they are ready. Then refrigerate and consume within two days. Cold storage before ripening stalls the process and damages texture — we have seen it ruin an entire box.
What Not to Do With Fresh Alphonso
Do not stack them in a fruit bowl without the foam net if the stem tip is sharp — latex from one mango will mark the skin of its neighbour. The lenticels (the small dots on the skin) blacken when rubbed, so handle each fruit gently. Do not wash and store; wash only just before eating.
Nutrition
A 100 g serving of ripe Alphonso pulp contains roughly 30–36 mg of vitamin C. That meets about 40–45% of the ICMR-NIN 2020 recommended daily intake for adult men (80 mg/day) and about 50% for adult women (65 mg/day). Mangiferin, a polyphenol concentrated in the peel and seed kernel, showed anti-inflammatory activity in cell studies (Govindappa et al., 2011). We do not make clinical claims — these are compositional facts, not treatment claims.
Alphonso puree works well as a first food for babies from around six months — smooth, low-fibre, naturally sweet. Keep it as a serving suggestion, not a medical protocol; check with your paediatrician first.
Season and Availability
The Alphonso season runs February to June, with peak production in March through May. Outside that window — July through January — there is no fresh GI Alphonso available from Ratnagiri or Devgad. We do not sell off-season fruit under any name. Products show out of stock on the site during this period.
The 2026 season saw significant weather pressure on yields. Prashant Powle was interviewed by The Economic Times in June 2026 on exactly this — weather stress, yield forecasts and what it means for GI-certified sourcing (read the article).
Ratnagiri Alphonso won the Gold Medal at the national One District One Product (ODOP) Awards 2024 — a district-product award recognising the region, not a brand award.
Corporate and Bulk Orders
HoReCa and corporate orders start from five dozen (roughly 15–20 kg). We handle multi-destination dispatch — in May 2026, for instance, a corporate shipment for an exhibition organiser went to multiple cities across India simultaneously. Typical corporate volumes run one to two dozen boxes and above. Luxury hotel groups, private banks, pharmaceutical companies and real-estate developers are among the regular B2B categories we serve.
For bulk enquiries, write to us through the mango collection page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of alfanso mango online?
Ratnagiri Alphonso (alfanso mango) is priced at ₹1,849–₹5,399 and Devgad Alphonso at ₹1,849–₹5,499 on AlphonsoMango.in, depending on grade and box size — half dozen, 1 dozen or 2 dozen.
When is the alfanso mango season in India?
The alfanso mango season runs February to June each year. Peak availability is March through May. No fresh GI Alphonso is available July to January — the product pages show out of stock during that period.
How long does alfanso mango delivery take?
Dispatch happens within 48–72 hours of harvest. Courier is BlueDart, Delhivery, Ekart or XpressBees by pin code. Metro cities receive delivery in 20–24 hours; most Indian cities within 1–3 days across 15,000–17,000 serviceable pin codes.
Authority
AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, founded in 2017 by Prashant Powle, registered July 2019. GI Authorised User: AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI Registry Certificate No. 4163, issued 16 October 2019). FSSAI licence: 10020022011783. APEDA registration: 225579. All fruit is ripened on natural hay beds — no calcium carbide, no ethylene chambers, no artificial ripening agents. 47,000+ customers served since the first full commercial season in 2020; 46% reorder rate.
Source: Powle Home Foods (AlphonsoMango.in), GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260, Registry Certificate No. 4163, issued by the GI Registry of India on 16 October 2019, covering Alphonso mango GI No. 139 for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.
People Also Ask
Can you get Alphonso mangoes in the US?
Yes, Alphonso mangoes reach the US, though options are limited. Indian exporters including APEDA-registered operations ship them during the March–June season. AlphonsoMango.in currently ships within India only. If you are based in the US, look for APEDA-registered exporters who hold a GI Authorised User certificate for Ratnagiri or Sindhudurg fruit.
Why is Alphonso mango costly?
Alphonso is costly because yield is low, geography is fixed and the fruit is fragile. GI No. 139 restricts the name to Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. Trees bear heavily only in alternate years. Each fruit is hand-harvested with a pole and net — never shaken from the tree — then graded individually. Transit alone costs more than most mango varieties.
What is the cost of 1 kg Alphonso mango?
Pricing for GI-tagged Alphonso from Ratnagiri or Devgad starts at ₹1,849 for a half-dozen box, roughly 900 g to 1.1 kg depending on grade. Per-kilogram cost varies by fruit size — Jumbo grade (275–300 g per fruit) costs more per box but fewer pieces. Season, grade and origin all shift the final number.
Is Alphonso the best mango in the world?
Alphonso consistently tops expert rankings and commands premium prices in export markets including Japan, the UK and the UAE — a pattern that holds across decades. Its Brix reaches 18 to 24°, its texture is fibre-free, and the aroma is distinctive enough to identify from a metre away. Whether that makes it objectively best depends on who is eating it.
For more on the history and geography of this variety, read our guide Alphonso: The Jewel of Konkan and our deep-dive on Devgad Mangoes — Wonder of Konkan.