On listed prices, Alphonso pulp costs about Rs 680 to 695 per kg, while whole fruit works out to roughly Rs 800 to 1,030 per kg before you peel it. Once skin, stone and trimmings are removed, whole fruit costs more per edible kilogram, but you are buying a different thing. Pulp suits recipes; whole fruit suits eating.
To order, browse Alphonso mango pulp and mango products.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
What are you comparing: pulp and whole fruit?
Whole fruit is the mango you cut and eat, sold in dozens by piece weight. Pulp is the flesh already separated from skin and stone, packed and sold by weight. They overlap in flavour, but they do not overlap in use. Nobody serves pulp on a plate the way they serve sliced Alphonso, and nobody wants to stone fifty mangoes to make aamras for a wedding.
Our pulp listings are 850 g at Rs 590 and 3.1 kg at Rs 2,100. The pack page gives the ingredient and processing details; read those before you buy, because whether a pulp has added sugar or preservative changes what you are really comparing.
How do the two compare per kilogram?
| Product | Listed price | Pack weight | Approx. per kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonso pulp, small | ₹590 | 850 g | ₹694 |
| Alphonso pulp, large | ₹2,100 | 3.1 kg | ₹677 |
| Small dozen | ₹1,849 | about 1.8-2.2 kg | ₹840-1,030 |
| Large dozen | ₹2,499 | about 2.7-3.0 kg | ₹830-925 |
| Jumbo dozen | ₹2,999 | about 3.3-3.6 kg | ₹830-910 |
The per-kg column is arithmetic from the listed prices and declared piece bands, so it is approximate, not a quoted rate. Delivery is free on every order, which means these are delivered figures on both sides.
What does edible yield do to the comparison?
A mango is not all flesh. The skin and the stone take a good share of the weight. The yield varies by fruit, by ripeness and by how carefully you cut. The figure below is an assumption for illustration. It is not a measurement of our fruit, and your own yield may be higher or lower.
| Assumed edible share | Whole fruit at Rs 900 per kg | Cost per edible kg |
|---|---|---|
| 60 per cent | ₹900 | ₹1,500 |
| 65 per cent | ₹900 | ₹1,385 |
| 70 per cent | ₹900 | ₹1,286 |
On those assumptions, pulp at about Rs 680 per kg is roughly half the cost of edible flesh from whole fruit. That sounds decisive until you ask what you are using it for. Whole fruit comes with the pleasure of cutting and the sight of the mango. Pulp comes in a pack with a shelf life and a processing step behind it.
One more caution. Pulp is not always 100 per cent mango. If the label includes sugar or a preservative, the real mango per kilogram is lower, and the comparison tilts back. We cover the arithmetic in cost per edible kilogram.
Which should you buy for which use?
- Eating as fruit, gifting, slicing: whole fruit. Nothing else does this.
- Aamras, milkshakes, ice cream, kulfi, mousse, baking: pulp is faster, more consistent and cheaper per kilogram.
- A big family gathering: pulp for the dessert and a dozen of whole fruit for the table is a sensible split.
- Off-season cravings: pulp, since whole fruit is seasonal.
The whole-fruit season usually runs February to June, and the 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027. Check the product page for live dates. We do not publish 2027 prices yet.
How do you check the fruit and the claim?
Calcium carbide is banned for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. It releases acetylene and can carry arsenic and phosphorus impurities. Street slang for it is masala. Controlled ethylene ripening up to 100 ppm is permitted; see fssai.gov.in.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states).
On whole fruit, look for white or grey calcium hydroxide powder in the carton and fruit that is yellow outside but hard inside. A float test is a rough clue only; only a lab test proves it. For GI claims, ask for the Authorised User number. Ours: AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad).
How an order reaches you
Whole fruit is harvested to order and packed against the order, then shipped semi-ripe by BlueDart to serviceable PIN codes. Orders before 1:00 PM IST, Monday to Saturday, dispatch the same day. Delivery is free and payment is prepaid; no cash on delivery. Tracking arrives by email and WhatsApp. For damage, send photos or video within 24 hours of delivery. See the shipping policy and return policy.
Verified business details
- Operated by Powle Home Foods, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070.
- GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad); GI tag certificate articles.
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783 (page).
- APEDA registration 225579 (export; APEDA page).
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556; support@alphonsomango.in (contact).
- Policies: shipping; returns.
- References: Brand Facts; Editorial Standards.
- Press coverage; reviews.
You can verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on the official registers.
Frequently asked questions
Is mango pulp cheaper than whole fruit?
Per kilogram, yes. Listed pulp works out at about Rs 680 to 695 per kg against roughly Rs 800 to 1,030 per kg for whole fruit, both delivered free. Edible yield widens the gap further.
What are your pulp prices?
Rs 590 for 850 g and Rs 2,100 for 3.1 kg. Check the pack page for ingredients and shelf life.
How much of a mango is edible?
It varies with fruit and cutting. Many people get somewhere around 60 to 70 per cent as flesh, but that is an assumption for illustration, not a measurement of our fruit.
Is pulp as good as fresh fruit?
For cooking, shakes and desserts, it is convenient and consistent. For eating and gifting, nothing replaces whole fruit.
Is delivery included in pulp prices?
Yes. Delivery is free on every order and the checkout price is the full price.
Are the whole mangoes carbide-free?
Yes. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally, on hay beds, as our FAQ states.
Sources and further reading
Related: Cost per edible kilogram, Farm gate vs delivered price, Hapus price per dozen.
