Devgad Hapoos or Alphonso Mango

Alphonso is the king of mangoes and Devgad Alphonso is a special of its kind. This fruit is also mentioned in ancient script for its great nutritive value. Mangoes can be round, oval, or long and the fruit's color can vary from green to yellow-orange. There are nearly 1000 varieties of Mangoes found in India but very few are commercially grown. About 100 to 150 named Varieties are grown in Devgad, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri. Mangoes are picked up from the tree when they are grown at their normal size and when their color changes from normal green to slightly reddish from the top. When removed from the tree mangoes are ripened at room temperature. In the local market, they are sold at retail rate and also as per demand transported to major cities in India and abroad from wooden boxes. At room temperature, they are ripened within three to five days. Mango pulp is used in making syrup; Mango based ice cream and salad dressing. Fating mango has many milk imports energy strength and vigor to the body. Drinking mango juice reduces physical weakness and improves the nervous system.