Authentic Ratnagiri Hapus mango means Alphonso grown in Ratnagiri district, labelled with its true origin and ripened without carbide. To order it online, check grade, count and certificate. AlphonsoMango.in sells it by the dozen from Rs 1,849, in season from 1 February 2027.
What authentic Ratnagiri Hapus mango means
Three words carry the meaning. Hapus is the Marathi name for Alphonso. Ratnagiri is a district on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Authentic means that the fruit is that variety, from that place, and sold under that name honestly. It does not mean a promise of taste on every single fruit, and it does not mean that a test at home can prove it.
We are Powle Home Foods in Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. Our Alphonso is sourced across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, and we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). Alphonso from this belt is GI-tagged in India under GI No. 139. The record in the GI Registry is public, and our Brand Facts page lists the certificate details.
Why the origin question exists at all: many mango varieties look alike from outside, and the Alphonso name is widely used. A buyer cannot tell by sight alone. That is why we suggest asking a seller for the district, the ripening method and the licence, in that order.
Five checks before you order Ratnagiri Hapus online
- Name the place. Ask for the district or taluka. Ratnagiri is a district; Devgad is a taluka in neighbouring Sindhudurg district. Both grow the same variety under the same GI.
- Ask how it was ripened. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. Ethylene up to 100 ppm is the permitted alternative.
- Ask for the licence. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller. The GI Authorised User number is a separate paper for Alphonso.
- Look at the grade. Alphonso fruits generally weigh 150 to 300 g. A listing that gives a weight range per fruit is more useful than one that says only "1 dozen".
- Check the season. Alphonso is harvested about February to June. A listing for fresh fruit far outside that window needs an explanation.
None of these settles the question on its own. Together they make it hard for a vague or careless seller to pass. Our guide to identifying authentic Hapus goes through the signs on the fruit itself, and says plainly where each sign is only a rough clue.
Ratnagiri Hapus grades and prices
We sell by the dozen and by fruit weight. The sizes below are those on the Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango page. Prices change with grade and availability, so check the product page for today's price.
| Fruit size (each) | 1 dozen | 2 dozen |
|---|---|---|
| 150 to 180 g | Rs 1,849 | Rs 3,499 |
| 180 to 225 g | Rs 2,099 | Rs 3,999 |
| 225 to 250 g | Rs 2,499 | Rs 4,699 |
| 250 to 275 g | Rs 2,699 | Rs 4,999 |
| 275 to 300 g | Rs 2,999 | Rs 5,399 |
A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. We do not quote a per-kg rate. Smaller fruit suits daily eating and aamras; larger fruit suits gifting. For several dozens in one order, use the order-online page. The Devgad Alphonso Mango page is the same variety from Devgad taluka.
How we ripen, and how to ripen the box at home
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Our fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, and harvest is done pre-dawn. Harvest to ripening of Alphonso takes about 15 days, so some fruit may arrive firm.
- Lay the mangoes in a single layer at room temperature, away from direct sun.
- Check daily. A sweet smell at the stalk and a slight give at the shoulder mean ripe.
- Do not refrigerate firm fruit; cold stops ripening. Chill a ripe fruit briefly before cutting if you like.
- If the whole box ripens at once, make aamras and freeze it in small portions.
The bucket-of-water test, where floating fruit is said to be bad, is a rough clue, not proof. Our guide to ripening Alphonso at home covers the steps in full.
What to do with a dozen of Ratnagiri Hapus
A dozen is more fruit than it looks at first sight. Most households eat the first few fruits as cut fruit, one at a time, as each mango softens. A ripe Alphonso needs no sugar, no spice and no help; the pulp is described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous, so a spoon works as well as a knife.
When several mangoes ripen together, aamras is the practical answer. Scoop the pulp, blend briefly, chill, and serve with puri or chapati. Our aamras recipe gives quantities. Mango also carries natural sugars, so portion size matters if you are watching your intake, and any medical question belongs with your doctor, not with a fruit seller.
On nutrition, 100 g of raw mango provides about 36 mg of vitamin C, roughly 40% of the Daily Value, and about 43 micrograms of folate. These are generic mango figures, not Alphonso-specific values.
Ordering and delivery
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. We do not promise a delivery day for any named city. Enter your PIN code before you pay and read the message the checkout shows. A perishable box needs someone to receive it, so give an address where a person will be present on a working day.
Open the box on the day it arrives. If anything is damaged, report it within 24 hours of delivery to support@alphonsomango.in or 8369048029. Our shipping charges guide explains how shipping is worked out.
The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season; the Alphonso mango pulp tin (850 g and 3.1 kg, from Rs 590) is available all year.
People also ask
How do I know a Ratnagiri Hapus mango is authentic?
No single test proves it. Ask the seller for the district, the ripening method and the food licence, and for Alphonso ask for the GI certificate number. Ours is AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). A ripe Alphonso also smells sweet at the stalk, but treat that as a clue, not proof.
What is the price of Ratnagiri Hapus per dozen?
Ratnagiri Alphonso starts from Rs 1,849 per dozen for fruit of 150 to 180 g each, and the largest 275 to 300 g grade is Rs 2,999 per dozen. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check the product page for today's price.
Can I order Ratnagiri Hapus online outside the season?
No fresh Alphonso is sold outside the season, which runs about February to June with the best supply from March to May. Our 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. The Alphonso pulp tin, from Rs 590, is available all year if you want the flavour in the meantime.
Are Ratnagiri Hapus mangoes ripened with carbide?
Ours are not. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under FSSAI Regulation 2.3.5, and we ripen our Alphonso naturally on hay beds. Because harvest to ripening takes about 15 days, a few firm fruits in a box are normal and show the fruit was not forced.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium version of 2 April 2025).
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Konkan.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.