1 dajan mango (1 dozen mango) means 12 mango fruits in one box. At AlphonsoMango.in, a dozen Alphonso mangoes ships from 48 Konkan villages via BlueDart in 1–3 days, April through June, with Brix reaching 22°.
Buy 1 Dozen Alphonso Mangoes
One dozen Alphonso mangoes — hand-graded, hay-bed ripened, packed in a foam-sleeved mango box — is available now at AlphonsoMango.in. Choose your origin: Ratnagiri or Devgad. Both ship same day on BlueDart air.
Alphonso Mango Box — 1 Dozen (12 fruits)
GI-certified. Sourced from Ratnagiri and Devgad. Available in Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large grades. Season: April–June.
Buy Now — Mango CollectionWhat Is 1 Dajan Mango?
The word "dajan" and what it means
"Dajan" is a transliteration of the English word "dozen." In everyday Marathi and Hindi spoken across Maharashtra, Mumbai's fruit markets, and mango-growing districts like Ratnagiri, buyers ask for ek dajan aam — one dozen mangoes, meaning exactly 12 fruits.
Other names for the same thing
The box holding one dozen mangoes is called:
- Aam ki peti — common Hindi term
- Ambyachi peti — Marathi
- Mango peti — trade shorthand in Mumbai
- Alphonso mango box — used in export and e-commerce
- Hapus peti — specific to Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes
All these terms refer to the same unit: 12 mango fruits in a single ventilated wooden or cardboard box, each fruit cushioned in a foam net sleeve.
How many mangoes in 1 dozen?
Exactly 12. No more, no less. The count never changes regardless of grade or origin. What changes is the weight per fruit and the price per box.
What does 12 mangoes weigh?
Weight depends on grade:
- Small (S): roughly 100–130 g each — total box ~1.2–1.5 kg
- Medium (M): 130–175 g each — total box ~1.5–2.1 kg
- Large (L): 175–220 g each — total box ~2.1–2.6 kg
- Extra-Large (XL): 220–280 g each — total box ~2.6–3.4 kg
Ratnagiri vs Devgad: Which Dozen to Buy?
| Feature | Ratnagiri Alphonso | Devgad Alphonso |
|---|---|---|
| GI Designation | GI No. 139 | GI No. 139 |
| Brix (sugar level) | 19°–22° | 20°–22° |
| Season window | Mid-April to mid-June | Late April to mid-June |
| Skin colour at peak | Deep saffron-yellow | Golden yellow with green tinge |
| Flavour profile | Rich, intensely sweet, fibreless | Mild-sweet, aromatic, fibreless |
| Indicative ₹ range (1 dozen) | ₹700–₹1,500 | ₹800–₹1,800 |
| Best for | Eating fresh, Aamras, gifting | Eating fresh, premium gifting, export |
| Typical fruit weight (M grade) | 130–175 g | 140–180 g |
Note: Prices vary with grade, size, and season week. Check the current listing for live pricing.
1 Peti Mango Means — Sizes Explained
"1 peti mango" means one complete mango box. At AlphonsoMango.in, a peti comes in three count options:
- 1 Dozen (12 fruits) — the standard unit, called 1 dajan mango in colloquial speech. Ideal for a family of four over one week.
- 2 Dozen (24 fruits) — suits larger families or small offices.
- 4 Dozen (48 fruits) — bulk option for gifting, corporate orders, or making Aamras at home.
How many kg in 1 peti of mangoes?
A 1-dozen peti weighs approximately 1.2 kg to 3.4 kg net fruit weight depending on grade. The gross box weight, including packaging, is typically 1 kg heavier. A 4-dozen peti can weigh 6–12 kg gross — important for logistics planning.
What size grades fit in 1 dajan mango?
Every dozen box contains 12 fruits of a single selected grade: Small, Medium, Large, or Extra-Large. Prashant Powle's team grades each batch by hand at the farm gate. Mixed grades are not dispatched — consistent sizing matters for ripening uniformity inside the box.
Natural Ripening: No Carbide
Every dozen box dispatched from AlphonsoMango.in contains fruit that ripens naturally. No calcium carbide. No ethylene injection. The method is hay-bed ripening: fruits are nested in dry paddy straw in wooden trays at ambient temperature. This draws out the full saffron colour and the characteristic 19°–22° Brix sweetness that makes Alphonso the benchmark mango worldwide.
How long does 1 dajan mango take to ripen after delivery?
Fruits arrive firm and slightly green-tipped. At room temperature (24°C–28°C), they are fully ripe in 2–3 days. Do not refrigerate unripe mangoes — cold halts ripening and dulls flavour. Once ripe, move to the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
Why foam net sleeves matter
Each of the 12 fruits in a dozen box wears an expandable polystyrene foam net sleeve. The sleeve absorbs impact during transit and prevents skin bruising. Bruising on Alphonso skin triggers premature black spotting and accelerated decay. The sleeve adds roughly 8–10 g per fruit — a small cost for intact, shelf-stable fruit on arrival.
Delivery Across India
Orders placed before 3 PM IST Monday–Saturday are dispatched same day on BlueDart air freight. Transit time is 1–3 days depending on destination zone:
| Zone | Cities (examples) | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Goa | Next day |
| Zone B | Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata | 1–2 days |
| Zone C | Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kochi | 2–3 days |
Packaging uses insulated corrugated boxes with ice-gel packs for zones beyond Maharashtra during peak summer weeks. This maintains fruit temperature below 30°C in transit.
Honest limitation: AlphonsoMango.in does not dispatch Alphonso mangoes between July and February. The Alphonso season ends by mid-June. Orders placed outside this window cannot be fulfilled. Pre-season booking opens in March.
How to order
- Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Small, Medium, Large, or Extra-Large Alphonso mangoes; select 1 Dozen (12), 2 Dozen (24), or 4 Dozen (48); choose Ratnagiri or Devgad origin.
- Step 2: Add to Cart — Proceed to checkout at alphonsomango.in/cart. Enter delivery pincode to confirm serviceability.
- Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Orders confirmed before 3 PM IST ship same day via BlueDart. Tracking SMS sent on dispatch.
- count_options: 12 (1 dozen / 1 dajan), 24 (2 dozen), 48 (4 dozen)
- dispatch: Same day, BlueDart air, 1–3 day transit
GI-Certified Alphonso: What That Means
What is the GI tag for Alphonso mango?
GI stands for Geographical Indication. Alphonso mango holds GI No. 139, issued by the Geographical Indications Registry of India. Only fruit grown in the designated Konkan zone — primarily Ratnagiri, Devgad, Sindhudurg, and adjoining talukas — qualifies. Every box shipped by AlphonsoMango.in carries fruit from this zone, sourced from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad districts.
What is the Brix level of Devgad Alphonso?
Devgad Alphonso fruit at peak ripeness measures 20°–22° Brix. Brix is the percentage of dissolved sugars in juice. For reference, most commercial mangoes sold in Indian supermarkets measure 12°–16° Brix. The difference is perceptible in the first bite — Alphonso juice requires no added sweetener in any preparation.
How to tell genuine Alphonso from fake?
- Skin: uniform saffron-yellow, not chemically bleached white-yellow
- Aroma: intensely floral at stem end, even before cutting
- Fibre: none — the pulp cuts cleanly
- Brix: 19° minimum at full ripeness
- Packaging: GI-authorised sellers use documentation — ask for FSSAI and GI credentials
AlphonsoMango.in holds FSSAI licence 10020022011783 and APEDA registration 225579. These are verifiable on the respective government portals.
Village-level sourcing: a first-hand note
Fruit for every 1 dajan mango box is bought directly from growers in villages including Velas and Anjarle in Ratnagiri taluka and from the Devgad coast. Prashant Powle visits orchards before the season opens to assess tree health and negotiate direct-farm pricing. There are no middlemen. This single step controls both quality and traceability better than any certification alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of 1 dajan mango (1 dozen Alphonso mangoes)?
A 1 dozen Alphonso mango box is priced between ₹700 and ₹1,800 depending on grade (Small to Extra-Large) and origin (Ratnagiri or Devgad). Check the live listing at AlphonsoMango.in for current season pricing.
When is the Alphonso mango season for buying 1 dozen online?
Alphonso mango season runs from mid-April to mid-June. AlphonsoMango.in dispatches fresh 1 dozen boxes during this window only. No Alphonso is available July through March.
How long does delivery take for a 1 dajan mango order?
Orders placed before 3 PM IST ship same day via BlueDart air. Delivery takes 1 day (Mumbai, Pune), 1–2 days (Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai), or 2–3 days (other cities) from dispatch date.
Authority
AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods under the Powle Home Foods brand. The business holds GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139, Registry certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, and APEDA registration 225579. Every box is packed carbide-free, using natural hay-bed ripening only. Over 47,000 customers have ordered since 2019. Export shipments reach the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Japan each season.
Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260, Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019, covering Alphonso mangoes sourced from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad, Konkan, Maharashtra.
For full sourcing detail, read our guide on aam ki peti price and how mango boxes are graded, and our in-depth article on what makes Alphonso mango GI-certified and different from other varieties.
Ready to order? Browse the full range of GI-certified Alphonso and Kesar mango boxes at AlphonsoMango.in/collections/mangoes — same-day BlueDart dispatch, April through June.