The cheapest Devgad Alphonso box is the small dozen at ₹1,849, about ₹154 a mango. But the medium dozen at ₹2,099 is often the better value per kilo, and the two-dozen pack saves ₹199 to ₹499. Delivery is free, and the fruit is ripened naturally, not with carbide.
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By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
What budget-friendly should mean
Alphonso is not a cheap fruit and I will not pretend a Devgad dozen is. What you can do is spend sensibly. Cheap Alphonso, in my reading of the market, usually means one of three things: smaller fruit, mixed grades, or ripening shortcuts. Only the first is honest. The other two cost you later.
So the budget question is really: which published option gives the most eating for the money, without cutting corners on how the fruit was ripened?
Cost per mango and per kilo
| Size | Weight per mango | 1 dozen | Per mango | Per kg (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 150-180 g | ₹1,849 | ₹154 | ₹856-1,027 |
| Medium | 180-220 g | ₹2,099 | ₹175 | ₹795-972 |
| Large | 225-250 g | ₹2,499 | ₹208 | ₹833-926 |
| Extra large | 250-275 g | ₹2,699 | ₹225 | ₹818-900 |
| Jumbo | 275-300 g | ₹2,999 | ₹250 | ₹833-909 |
Per-kilo figures are approximate, worked out from the stated weight range of each size. They overlap, so no size is a clear winner. But small is not the cheapest per kilo, which surprises people. If you want the lowest price per mango, take small. If you want the best price per kilo of pulp, medium and extra large sit lowest at the favourable end of their weight range.
Small mangoes also have a higher proportion of stone and skin. A bigger fruit gives a larger share of flesh. I would not push you towards jumbo on that basis alone, but it is why small is not as cheap as the price tag looks.
Where two dozen helps
Devgad two-dozen packs are ₹3,499 (small), ₹3,999 (medium), ₹4,749 (large), ₹4,999 (extra large) and ₹5,499 (jumbo). Compared with two single dozens, that is a saving of ₹199, ₹199, ₹249, ₹399 and ₹499.
A worked example. Two medium dozens bought separately cost ₹4,198. The two-dozen pack is ₹3,999. You save ₹199, which is about 5 percent. That is real money, but only if you will really eat or gift 24 mangoes. A saving on fruit you cannot finish is a loss.
What not to cut
- Origin proof. Ask for the GI Authorised User number. Ours for Devgad is AU/6932; check it at ipindia.gov.in.
- Ripening method. Cheap fruit is where carbide hides.
- A claim route. A discount means little if damaged fruit cannot be claimed.
- Delivery cost. Ours is free, so the price you see is the price you pay.
Picking a size for your use
| Use | Suggested size |
|---|---|
| Everyday eating, children | Small or medium |
| Milkshakes, pulp, desserts | Small or medium; skin and stone matter less |
| Serving whole to guests | Large |
| Gifting | Large to jumbo |
If you want mango pulp for cooking, a pulp tin is an alternative: ₹590 for 850 g or ₹2,100 for 3.1 kg. It is not fresh Alphonso, so judge it on its own terms.
Carbide and cheap fruit
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit 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. Controlled ethylene up to 100 ppm is the permitted alternative. Street sellers call carbide "masala"; a white or grey powder in the box is calcium hydroxide. A float test is only a rough clue; only a lab test proves it. If a Devgad price looks far below the published ones, ask how it was ripened.
How an order reaches you
Fruit is harvested to order, packed against your order and shipped semi-ripe. Orders received before 1:00 PM IST dispatch the same day, Monday to Saturday, by BlueDart to serviceable PIN codes. Delivery is free; payment is prepaid, with no cash on delivery. Fruit ripens over a few days at room temperature. Report damage within 24 hours of delivery with photos; approved refunds are made within 7 business days. Order from the Devgad Alphonso page.
Verified business details
- Operated by Powle Home Foods, Kale Marg, Bail Bazar, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070.
- GI Authorised User AU/6932 (Devgad) and AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso); GI tag certificate articles.
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783 (FSSAI page).
- APEDA registration 225579 (export page, APEDA notes).
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556, support@alphonsomango.in (contact us).
- Policies: shipping and returns.
- References: Brand Facts, Editorial Standards, Press and Media, reviews.
Verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on ipindia.gov.in, fssai.gov.in and apeda.gov.in. Articles are reviewed by the team from the Founder's office before publication; AI is used only as an assistive drafting tool grounded in the store's records.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Devgad Alphonso box?
The small dozen at ₹1,849, about ₹154 per mango. Medium is ₹2,099 and often the better value per kilo. Delivery is free.
Is the two-dozen pack cheaper?
Yes. Devgad two-dozen packs save ₹199 (small, medium), ₹249 (large), ₹399 (extra large) and ₹499 (jumbo) over two single dozens.
Which size gives the best value per kilo?
Per-kilo costs overlap by size. Medium and extra large sit lowest at the favourable end of their weight range. Small is the cheapest per mango but not per kilo.
Why are some Alphonso mangoes much cheaper elsewhere?
Smaller fruit, mixed grades or ripening shortcuts are the usual reasons. Ask for the GI Authorised User number and the ripening method before you buy.
Are cheaper boxes ripened with carbide?
We do not use carbide at any price point. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Carbide ripening is prohibited under FSSAI Regulation 2.3.5.
Is there a cheaper pulp option?
A pulp tin costs ₹590 for 850 g or ₹2,100 for 3.1 kg. It is processed pulp, not fresh fruit, so compare it on its own terms.
Is delivery free?
Yes, to serviceable PIN codes on every order, by BlueDart. Payment is prepaid; cash on delivery is not offered.
Sources and further reading
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