Ratnagiri hafoos is another spelling of hapus, the Alphonso mango grown in Ratnagiri district on the Konkan coast. We source it across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, and the fresh season runs from about February to June.
What Ratnagiri hafoos means
"Hafoos" is one of several spellings of the Marathi word hapus, which is the Alphonso mango. "Ratnagiri hafoos" simply means Alphonso from Ratnagiri. Ratnagiri is a district on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, with its headquarters in Ratnagiri town. It is not the only Alphonso region: Devgad, a taluka in Sindhudurg district, is a famous neighbour, and both grow the same variety.
We sell both. Our Ratnagiri Alphonso mango and Devgad Alphonso mango come from the same belt of 48 villages. If you are new to the many spellings, our page on the Alphonso aam and hapoos aam names sorts them out, and the origin of hapus explains where the word comes from.
What the fruit is like
People who buy Ratnagiri hafoos usually describe the same few things:
- Aroma. A strong sweet smell near the stalk once the fruit is ripe.
- Pulp. Alphonso pulp is described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous, so it can be eaten with a spoon or blended smooth.
- Size. Alphonso fruits generally weigh 150 to 300 g. A dozen of ours weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade.
- Keeping. Ripe fruit is a short-lived thing. Plan to eat it within a few days of it ripening.
Taste is personal, and we will not rank origins against each other. If you want a view on how to pick a ripe fruit and what to do with a firm box, read our guide to ripening mangoes at home.
The GI tag and our certificate
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139). A Geographical Indication is a legal statement of where a product comes from. It does not automatically travel with a mango, because the right to use it belongs to registered growers and authorised users. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). The public record of the Devgad Alphonso application, merged with application 139, is on the GI Registry website, and the details of our certificate are on our Brand Facts page.
Our longer explanation is in the Alphonso mango GI tag guide. The short version: a GI tells you the place, and it is fair to ask any seller for their certificate number.
The Portuguese connection
The Alphonso variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque. Mango grafting was introduced in Portuguese Goa by Jesuit missionaries, and grafting is how named varieties such as Alphonso are propagated, because Indian-group mango cultivars are monoembryonic. We do not claim to know the full story of how the variety reached the Konkan, and it is unwise to trust any single account. Our Alphonso mango origin story gives the version we are comfortable with.
How it is harvested and ripened
Harvest happens before dawn, at Brahma Muhurta. Our fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, so the mango is lifted off the branch. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. 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. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller.
From harvest to ripe fruit usually takes about 15 days for Alphonso in general, so a box that arrives firm is behaving as it should. Hay-ripened fruit ripens at its own speed. A box can arrive with some fruit still firm, and you may need a few days at home before it is ready to eat. That is normal for naturally ripened mango.
Season and how to buy
Pick a size by how you plan to eat the fruit. A dozen is the usual unit, and the grade decides how heavy it is. Smaller fruit suits a household that will finish a box in a few days, while larger grades suit gifting and larger families. Open the product page, choose the dozen option, and check the weight range shown there before you order.
Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso, but Alphonso pulp tins are available all year, from Rs 590 for the 850 g tin. See the Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin.
- Fresh Alphonso starts from Rs 1,849 per dozen, and the largest Ratnagiri option goes up to Rs 5,399. Check the product page for the current price.
- We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout.
- Damage should be reported within 24 hours of delivery.
Prices in a city market and online can differ. Our comparison of Alphonso mangoes cost: online vs local market explains what to look at beyond the headline price.
Aamras recipe
A simple aamras needs only ripe fruit. This makes about 3 to 4 cups and serves 4 to 6 people. Preparation takes 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes of chilling.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 ripe, fragrant Ratnagiri Hapus mangoes
Method
- Wash the mangoes under cool water, then peel away the thin skin.
- Slice the flesh away from the stone and chop it into medium cubes.
- Blend the cubes in a high-speed blender until the pulp is thick and smooth. Add no sugar if the fruit is ripe and sweet.
- Chill the aamras in a glass bowl in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, then serve cold with warm puris.
For more ideas, see our mango recipes page.
People also ask
What makes Ratnagiri hapus mangoes special?
They are Alphonso mangoes from the Ratnagiri district of the Konkan coast, known for a strong aroma and rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp. The variety is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139) when grown in the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt. Taste is personal, so try a box and judge for yourself.
Is Ratnagiri hafoos the same as Ratnagiri Alphonso?
Yes. Hafoos is another spelling of hapus, the Marathi name for Alphonso. Ratnagiri hafoos means Alphonso grown in Ratnagiri district. The Devgad Alphonso is the same variety grown in a different taluka, so the name tells you the variety and the area, not a different mango.
How can I tell if a Ratnagiri hapus mango is ripe?
Smell near the stalk for a sweet, fruity aroma, and press gently with your thumb: a ripe fruit yields slightly. Avoid rock-hard fruit or dark, wet, bruised patches. Colour alone is a weak clue, because green, gold and a blush can sit together on a ripe Alphonso.
How should I store mangoes at home?
Keep firm mangoes at room temperature in a dry, ventilated place until they ripen, and do not refrigerate them yet. Once ripe, they can go in the fridge for a couple of days. Eat ripe fruit soon, because ripe Alphonso keeps only for a few days.
What is the Ratnagiri mango season?
Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. Our 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso, but Alphonso pulp tins are available all year.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Ratnagiri district.
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
- 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).
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.