Alphonso mangoes, known as “Hapus” or “King of Mangoes,” are a
premium variety prized for their exquisite taste, fragrance, and vibrant
orange-yellow color, with a smooth, non-fibrous, and buttery texture. They
are harvested from mid-April through the end of June.
Here’s a more detailed look at Alphonso mangoes:
Origin and Cultivation:
Alphonso mangoes are primarily grown in the Konkan region of
Maharashtra, India, particularly in the Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Raigad
districts.
Characteristics:
Taste and Texture: They are renowned for their rich, creamy, tender texture
and delicate, non-fibrous, juicy pulp.
Appearance: The skin of a ripe Alphonso mango turns golden-yellow with a
tinge of red across the top of the fruit.
Size: Alphonso mangoes are medium-sized, typically weighing between 150
and 300 grams.
Aroma: They have a distinctive, sweet, and musky aroma.
Seasonality:
The Alphonso mango season typically starts from late March and lasts
until early June.
Culinary Uses:
Alphonso mangoes are used in a variety of culinary preparations,
including fresh consumption, desserts (mango sorbet, ice cream, lassi,
soufflé, mousse), and beverages.
Nutritional Benefits:
Alphonso mangoes are a good source of vitamins (A, B, C), potassium,
fibre, and antioxidants.
| Amount Per 100 grams Calories 60 | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 0.4 g | 0 |
| Saturated fat 0.1 g | 0 |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 |
| Sodium 1 mg | 0 |
| Potassium 168 mg | 4 |
| Total Carbohydrate 15 g | 5 |
| Dietary fibre 1.6 g | 6 |
| Sugar 14 g | 1 |
| Protein 0.8 g | 1 |
| Vitamin C | 60 |
| Iron | 1 |
| Vitamin B6 | 5 |
| Magnesium | 2 |
| Calcium | 1 |
| Vitamin D | 0 |
| Cobalamin | 0 |
Name Origin:
There are a few theories about how they got their name, with the most
common being that they are named after Afonso de Albuquerque, the
Portuguese viceroy who established a colony in Goa.
Other Names:
They are also known as “Hapus” in some regions.