Mango Alphonso Hapus is the Konkan variety known as Alphonso in English and Hapus in Marathi: a small, saffron-fleshed, non-fibrous mango with a strong aroma and a rich, creamy pulp. We sell it by the dozen from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, from Rs 1,849.
What mango Alphonso Hapus is
Alphonso and Hapus are the same fruit. In English markets and export papers it is Alphonso; in Maharashtra it is Hapus, or Hapus aam, and in Marathi homes simply amba. The English name honours Afonso de Albuquerque, and mango grafting was introduced in Portuguese Goa by Jesuit missionaries. Mango cultivars of the Indian group are monoembryonic, so a named variety like this is propagated by grafting, not planted from seed.
Fruits generally weigh 150 to 300 g. The skin ripens to a yellow with a red or rosy blush on the shoulder, though colour alone is a poor guide to ripeness. The flesh is deep saffron, and the Alphonso pulp is described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous, which is why it is the default choice for aamras and for pulp tins.
India produces roughly 43% of the world's mangoes, about 26 million tonnes in 2023 by FAO figures that also include mangosteens and guavas. Of those hundreds of varieties, Alphonso is the one most often named when people mean "a premium mango".
Taste, aroma and texture
Taste is personal, so I will describe what the fruit does rather than rank it. A ripe Alphonso opens with a strong scent at the stalk end, often noticed before the fruit is cut. The first bite is sweet, with a gentle acidity behind it that stops the sweetness from going flat. The pulp is smooth and holds its shape when sliced, with very little stringiness near the stone.
- Aroma: floral and fruity at the stalk; it builds as the mango softens.
- Texture: creamy, firm enough to cube, and non-fibrous.
- Sweetness: varies with grade and ripeness. Our order page publishes a Brix range of 18 to 24, as listed on our Brand Facts page.
- Stone: a thin seed with a small amount of flesh clinging to it.
Alphonso can develop spongy tissue, an internal flesh disorder. ICAR-IIHR research traced it to the seed shifting into germination mode at about 60% fruit maturity. If you cut open one mango with a pale, soft patch near the stone, that is the cause, not poor ripening.
Alphonso Hapus and Kesar: how the taste differs
People searching for Kesar mango near me are often comparing it with Hapus. Gir Kesar is a Gujarat mango; Wikipedia and Zee News report that the Nawab of Junagadh, Mahabat Khan III, named it Kesar around 1934 on seeing its orange pulp. We sell both, and each has its own product page. Our Kesar mango is Rs 999 for a half-dozen and Rs 1,699 for a dozen.
| Feature | Alphonso Hapus | Kesar |
|---|---|---|
| Home region | Konkan coast, Maharashtra | Junagadh and Gir area, Gujarat |
| Pulp | Saffron-orange, rich, non-fibrous | Orange, aromatic |
| Usual weight | 150 to 300 g | Varies by grade |
| Our price | From Rs 1,849 per dozen | Rs 999 half-dozen, Rs 1,699 dozen |
Neither stands in for the other. Many families buy Hapus for the first and last weeks of the season and Kesar in between, simply for variety.
Where it grows and what the GI means
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India under GI No. 139, and we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). Konkan is the stretch of the western coast between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau. Ratnagiri is a district; Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district. Both grow the same variety, and we sell fruit from 55 villages across the belt without ranking one name above the other.
Harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, before dawn, and fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, so it does not fall to the ground. Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Read what the GI tag covers for the credential in detail.
Ripening without 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 Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, and ethylene up to 100 ppm is the permitted alternative. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller.
Harvest to ripening takes about 15 days, so a box may arrive with firm fruit. Keep the mangoes at room temperature in a single layer and eat each as it softens. Do not refrigerate firm fruit. The bucket-of-water test is a rough clue, not proof of anything. Our home ripening guide has the full method.
Cutting, eating and cooking with Hapus
- Hedgehog cut. Slice off both cheeks beside the stone, score the flesh in a grid without cutting the skin, and push the skin inside out.
- Aamras. Squeeze or scoop the pulp, blend briefly, and chill. Many families add nothing at all; see our aamras recipe.
- Stone and skin. Scrape the stone clean with a spoon; the flesh nearest the seed is the sweetest.
Raw mango provides about 36 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, roughly 40% of the Daily Value, plus about 43 micrograms of folate. These are generic mango figures, not Alphonso-specific lab data, and mango also carries natural sugars. People managing diabetes should ask their doctor. Our mango nutrition facts page lists the full table.
Buying Hapus from us
We are Powle Home Foods in Mumbai. We sell by the dozen; a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Choose Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango or Devgad Alphonso Mango, both from Rs 1,849 per dozen; check the product page for today's price. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Orders received before 1 PM are dispatched the same day. Check your PIN code at checkout. If anything arrives damaged, report it within 24 hours of delivery to support@alphonsomango.in or 8369048029.
People also ask
What is Alphonso Hapus mango, and how is it different from other mangoes?
Hapus is the Marathi name for Alphonso, a small Konkan mango of 150 to 300 g with saffron-orange, non-fibrous, creamy flesh and a strong aroma. It differs from many varieties in its smooth texture and scent. The Ratnagiri and Devgad fruit we sell is registered in India as GI No. 139.
What does Alphonso mango taste like?
Ripe Alphonso is sweet and rich, with a gentle acidity that keeps it from tasting flat, and a strong floral, fruity aroma. The pulp is creamy and non-fibrous, so it slices cleanly and blends smoothly. Sweetness varies with grade and ripeness; our order page lists a Brix range of 18 to 24.
When is the best time to buy Alphonso Hapus?
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, and the best supply runs from March to May. Our 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso, but the Alphonso pulp tin is available all year for aamras, shakes and kulfi.
How is Kesar mango different from Alphonso?
Kesar is a Gujarat mango from the Junagadh and Gir area, named Kesar around 1934 by the Nawab of Junagadh for its orange pulp, while Alphonso comes from the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Alphonso is described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous. Each has its own product page with prices by the dozen.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- Wikipedia, Gir Kesar.
- 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.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.