Grade
Weight
Size
A1+
220 - 250g avg.
Big+
A2
200g avg.
Big
A3
175g avg.
Medium
Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango
Description
Ratnagiri alphonso mango has a name that tends to intimidate your mango cravings. This mango is GI tag certified and mango basket goodness approved. Once you taste Ratnagiri hapus, there’s no going back. These fresh, juicy hapus mangoes make a flavourful addition to your summer bucket list.
About Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango
Origin
Alfonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese explorer, and military expert, traveled to India in the 15th century, introduced grafting on trees to produce some new varieties of mangos. From Goa, they traveled to Ratnagiri and other southern regions. The production of Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes was due to the grafting of different species of mangos.
- Available from Mid-March to June
- Weighs around 150 gms to 300 gms
- Cultivated in the Ratnagiri area
Appearance
The color of Ratnagiri Alphonso mango is golden yellow color hued with saffron. The ripe mangoes are bright golden yellow with red spots that spreads to the top of the mangoes. The flesh of the mango is of saffron color. The voluptuous shape with thin and wrinkle-free skin makes them unique. The pulp doesn’t stick to the skin when peeled.
Taste
The Ratnagiri Alphonso mango is extremely aromatic, which is noticeable from a distance. The soft texture and sharp, sweet taste make them popular among the mangoes. The delicious fruit has a smooth, rich, and sweet flavor with an impeccable aroma, which one cannot resist eating. The juicy pulp with a hint of fiber makes them delicious.
Certification
Ratnagiri Hapus is GI tag certified, The government of India has granted the GI tag to the Ratnagiri Alphonso mango. It was done to identify the authenticity of this fruit.
FAQS
The factors on which a Ratnagiri alphonso mango can be identified are color, shape, aroma and taste.