ALPHONSO MANGO IN NUTSHELL
Why It's Special
Premium Taste: Sweet, rich, aromatic, and buttery
Non-Fibrous Pulp: Smooth texture, no strings
Deep Golden Pulp: High in beta-carotene (Vitamin A)
Intense Aroma: Due to natural volatile compounds (lactones & furanones)
GI-Tagged: Devgad & Ratnagiri Alphonso have official Geographical Indication status
Nutritional Value (per 100g)
Calories: ~70–80 kcal
Vitamin C: 60% RDA
Vitamin A: Rich source
Sugars: 14–16 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Antioxidants: Polyphenols & beta-carotene
Farming & Traits
Grafted variety (not seed-grown)
Harvested semi-ripe and naturally ripened
Sensitive to climate and pests
Requires dry climate, coastal laterite soil, and full sun
Reputation
Known worldwide as the “King of Mangoes”
Premium-priced, used in gifting, desserts, and pulp
Loved by chefs, foodies, and NRIs globally
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The World’s Flavor Catalyst from the Heart of Agriculture
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