Alphonso is the mango most buyers mean by Hapus, and it is GI tagged in India under GI No. 139. This guide covers where our fruit comes from, how we sell it by the dozen, when it is in season, and how to order online.
What Alphonso mango is
Alphonso is a named mango variety grown mainly on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Marathi speakers call it Hapus, and it is the mango many people mean when they say the "King of Mangoes". The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, and mango grafting was introduced in Portuguese Goa by Jesuit missionaries, which is how the Alphonso line has been kept going. Grafting matters here because mangoes of the Indian group are monoembryonic, so a named variety such as Alphonso comes true only when it is propagated by grafting rather than from seed.
The fruit is known for a rich, creamy pulp that is non-fibrous, which is why it is so often eaten as slices, turned into aamras or blended into shakes. The skin turns from green to a deep golden yellow as the fruit ripens. Those are the traits buyers look for, and they are also the traits that fake or mislabelled fruit tries to copy.
Where our Alphonso comes from
We sell Alphonso from two named places on the Konkan coast. Ratnagiri is a district, and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, further south on the same coast. Both are the Alphonso variety, and we do not rank one above the other. Our fruit is sourced across 55 villages in this belt, which is the current sourcing figure we use across the site. For more on the region, see the Wikipedia pages for the Konkan coast and the Alphonso mango article.
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI tagged in India under GI No. 139. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139) for Ratnagiri, and Devgad Alphonso is covered by our certificate AU/6932. Those certificates are the reason we describe our Alphonso as GI tagged. Kesar and Pairi are not Alphonso, and we do not describe them with GI wording.
Harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hours, for all our Alphonso. The fruit is hand-picked with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, so each mango is lifted from the tree rather than shaken down. That is slower than shaking, and it is the method we use for every box.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds.
How we sell: by the dozen, not by weight
We sell Alphonso by the dozen, and the fruit size you choose decides how heavy the box is. A dozen of our Alphonso weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade, so a dozen gives you a clear count of fruits. Alphonso is listed from Rs 1,849 per dozen for the smallest size, with larger sizes priced above that, and the larger boxes go up to five dozen on the order-online page. Check the product page for the current price, because prices can change.
- Eating whole or sliced: a larger fruit gives more pulp per piece and fewer pieces to cut.
- Aamras, shakes and kulfi: any size works, and the smaller sizes cost less per dozen.
- Gifting: even, unmarked fruit in a larger size looks best in a box. Our gifting page explains the options.
We do not quote a per-kg rate. When you compare sellers, compare the dozen, the fruit size and the stated origin, not the headline number.
Decide first whether you want whole fruit to eat or pulp to cook with. Whole fruit needs the right ripeness on the day you plan to serve it, while the pulp tin is ready to use straight from the tin, which makes it the easier choice for a large batch of shakes or a dessert for guests.
Ratnagiri or Devgad: which Alphonso to choose
Both are Alphonso, so the choice comes down to what is in stock in the size you want, and where you would like the fruit to come from. Our Devgad fruit is listed in the same sizes and at the same starting price as Ratnagiri. Both are described on their own product pages, and the Devgad Alphonso Mango page sets out the fruit size options.
When a box arrives, check the fruit on the day. Some fruit is firm and some is closer to ripe, which is normal for a box picked at the right stage. The selection, storage and ripening guide explains how to tell the difference.
Season, Kesar, Pairi and pulp
Fresh Alphonso is sold in its season, and the product pages show when fresh fruit is unavailable. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Kesar comes from Gujarat and is a different variety; Pairi is a Konkan mango from Maharashtra (Konkan), often bought for aamras. Both are listed while their own supply lasts.
If you want Alphonso flavour outside the season, the Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin is available all year, in 850 g and 3.1 kg tins. Pulp is made from the same variety, so it is the simplest option for shakes, desserts and kulfi.
Why the name matters
The English word mango comes from the Portuguese manga, which came from Malayalam. The root is the Tamil word for the fruit, combined with the word for fruit. Mangoes have been grown in India for a very long time, and India produces roughly 43% of the world's mangoes, about 26 million tonnes in 2023, according to FAO figures that also include mangosteens and guavas. Our point is simpler: when a box says Alphonso, it should say where it came from and which certificate covers it. That is why we print the GI details on our product pages.
People also ask
Is Alphonso mango the same as Hapus?
Yes. Hapus is the Marathi name for the Alphonso variety, so a box labelled Hapus or Alphonso is the same variety. The name on the box does not change the fruit, but the place of origin and any GI certificate should be stated clearly on the product page, so you can check what you are buying before you pay.
What is the difference between Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso?
Both are Alphonso. Ratnagiri is a district on the Konkan coast, and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district. We do not claim that one ripens earlier or tastes sweeter. Choose by the size you want and the stock available at the time you order.
How do I know if an Alphonso mango is GI tagged?
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI tagged in India under GI No. 139. Ask any seller for the certificate number and check that the product page names the origin. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139) for Ratnagiri, and our Devgad fruit is covered by AU/6932.
When does Alphonso mango season start?
The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Alphonso is sold while the season lasts, and the product pages show when fresh fruit is unavailable. Alphonso mango pulp tins are available all year for shakes, desserts and kulfi. Check the product page on the day you order, because stock changes as the season moves on.
How should I store mangoes after delivery?
Open the box on arrival and lay the fruit in a single layer at room temperature, away from direct sun. Firm fruit ripens in a few days. A sweet smell at the stalk and a slight give under the thumb mean ripe. Do not chill firm fruit, and once ripe, eat within a day or two or refrigerate briefly.
Related searches
- Ratnagiri Alphonso mango: buy online
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- The Jewel of Konkan: Alphonso history
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- Mango selection, storage and ripening
- Alphonso mango pulp tin
- Kesar mango online
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Konkan.
- Wikipedia, Mango.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.