For a family celebration, plan about one Alphonso for every two guests if mango is a side, or one per guest if it is the star, and order 7 to 10 days before the date so the fruit can arrive and ripen. A medium dozen is ₹2,099 and a 2 dozen box ₹3,999; delivery is free to serviceable PIN codes.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
Why do celebrations go wrong with fruit?
Three reasons, in order of frequency. The fruit arrives too late. It arrives on time but still hard. Or it arrives all ripe at once and half of it is soft by the day. None is a quality problem, and each is a planning problem.
Semi-ripe Alphonso is a living product. It needs transit, then a few days at room temperature, and it hits its best over a window of just a few days. A celebration is a single day. So the job is to make the window land on the day, and to have a plan if it does not.
How many to buy
Use a simple rule and adjust for your family. When mango is a dessert side among other sweets, one mango serves two people. When mango is the dessert, one per guest. Children eat half.
| Guests | Side (1 per 2) | Star (1 per guest) | Medium boxes needed | Cost (medium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 10 | 1 dozen | ₹2,099 |
| 20 | 10 | 20 | 1 dozen (side) or 2 dozen box (star) | ₹2,099 or ₹3,999 |
| 40 | 20 | 40 | 2 dozen box (side) or two 2 dozen boxes (star) | ₹3,999 or ₹7,998 |
Add a few spare, because one or two pieces in any box ripen unevenly. If your guests are mostly adults who like mango, round up. For a large lunch, the 2 dozen box saves ₹199 over two single dozens at medium, and more on bigger grades.
Which grade for the table
- Small (150-180 g), ₹1,849 a dozen: cut into slices or cubes for a buffet.
- Medium (180-220 g), ₹2,099: the default for family tables.
- Large (225-250 g), ₹2,499: better slices, less waste, a good choice for plated desserts.
- Extra large (250-275 g), ₹2,699 and jumbo (275-300 g), ₹2,999: showpiece fruit for gifts and the head table.
Per kg they all sit near ₹800 to ₹1,030 (approximate), so decide on how you will serve them, not on a bargain. A mix is fine: a medium 2 dozen for cutting and a jumbo dozen to put on display. Ratnagiri and Devgad dozens cost the same. See the Ratnagiri page for live prices.
The timeline, counted backwards
- Celebration day (Day 0). Fruit should be ripe, or ripening in the last day.
- Day -2. Move ripe pieces to the fridge if they are very soft; keep firm ones out.
- Day -5 to -6. Fruit arrives semi-ripe and is unpacked the same day.
- Day -6 to -7. Dispatch from Mumbai, with transit next day to metros and many areas and one to three days elsewhere as estimates.
- Day -8. Place the order before 1:00 PM IST on a Monday-to-Saturday dispatch day.
Add a day if you live in a remote area or a hill town, and a further day for festive weeks, when couriers are busy. That is why the headline advice is 7 to 10 days. Check your PIN code first, on the product page, because an unserved PIN code cannot be fulfilled. You can postpone a fresh delivery by at most 2 days, before dispatch only, so do not leave a postponement as your plan.
Mumbai addresses can get Sunday delivery, which helps for weekend functions. Fruit is harvested to order, so a very early order does not mean old fruit. The 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027; Akshaya Tritiya and Gudi Padwa weeks are busy, so order early.
Serving and a plan B
Serve at room temperature; chilled mango loses aroma. Cut cheeks off the stone, score the flesh and push out cubes. Keep a small bowl of pulp-based aamras as a backup. Alphonso pulp (850 g at ₹590, 3.1 kg at ₹2,100) ships to every PIN code and is available all year.
If the box arrives damaged, photograph it and report within 24 hours with photos or video and the order number, to WhatsApp +91 70830 75556 or support@alphonsomango.in. Approved claims are replaced or refunded within 2 business days; see the return policy. For the ripening stages, read the ripening guide. Giving mango as a present instead? See the gifting page (boxes from ₹2,249) and our family pack guide.
Ripened naturally, no carbide
Food for guests, including elders and children, should be safe above all. 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 in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. It releases acetylene and may carry arsenic and phosphorus. FSSAI permits ethylene up to 100 ppm; see fssai.gov.in. White or grey residue in crates, bright yellow skin on hard flesh and a sour taste near the stone are warning signs. A float test is a rough clue only; a lab test is the proof.
Verified business details
- Powle Home Foods, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070 (AlphonsoMango.in).
- GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad); GI tag certificate articles.
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783 (FSSAI page).
- APEDA registration 225579: export page, APEDA export mangoes.
- Brand Facts, Editorial Standards.
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556, support@alphonsomango.in, contact page.
- Shipping, press, reviews.
Verify the numbers on ipindia.gov.in, fssai.gov.in and apeda.gov.in. The team from the Founder's office reviews every article before publication; AI is used only as an assistive drafting tool grounded in the store's records.
Frequently asked questions
How many Alphonso mangoes should I order for a family celebration?
About one per two guests if mango is a side, one per guest if it is the main dessert. Add a few spare.
How early should I order?
7 to 10 days before the date, so that transit and a few days of ripening fit. Order before 1:00 PM IST on a dispatch day.
Which grade is best for a function?
Medium (₹2,099 a dozen) for most tables, large (₹2,499) for plated service, jumbo (₹2,999) for display.
Can I postpone if the date changes?
By at most 2 days, before dispatch only.
Are your mangoes ripened with carbide?
No. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally, on hay beds as our FAQ states.
What if my PIN code is not served?
Fresh mangoes cannot be fulfilled and the order is refunded in full. Alphonso pulp reaches every PIN code.
What if the box arrives damaged?
Report within 24 hours with photos or video and the order number. Approved claims are replaced or refunded within 2 business days.
See also: Advance Order Alphonso Mangoes for an Event
See also: Order Alphonso Mangoes Online: Top 10 Reasons to Indulge
Sources and further reading
Related: Family pack price, Cost per recipient for gifting, Next day dispatch
