How to identify authentic GI-certified Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes?

Authentic Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes emit a strong, sweet, and floral fragrance, have a thin skin with a golden-yellow and saffron gradient, and are naturally ripened without carbide. They should come with a verified GI tag from the Konkan region.

What is the difference between Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso?

Ratnagiri Alphonso has a complex sweetness with a room-filling aroma and thinner skin. Devgad Alphonso is generally sweeter on the Brix scale with a thicker skin and arrives slightly earlier in the season.

Where to buy carbide-free Alphonso mangoes online in India?

You can buy 100% naturally ripened, carbide-free, and GI-certified Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes directly from farms via Aam Native, with 24-48 hour delivery across India.

how to store preserve alphonso

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You've just received a wooden peti of premium Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes from Aam Native. The aroma is intoxicating, but they are still slightly firm. How do you handle them to ensure maximum flavor?

Mishandling premium mangoes is the most common reason for a disappointing experience. Follow this definitive guide to storing and preserving your Alphonso.

The Golden Rule: Never Refrigerate Unripe Mangoes

24°C to 28°C

Ideal Ripening Temperature

Source: Alphonso mangoes require ambient room temperature to properly convert starches into sugars. Temperatures below 12°C will permanently halt the ripening enzymes.

If your mangoes arrive firm, do not put them in the fridge. Cold temperatures cause "chilling injury." The flesh will turn grey, the ripening process will stop completely, and the flavor will be permanently destroyed.

Instead, leave them in their box, nestled in the protective hay, in a dry, dark place at room temperature. Check them daily by gently pressing near the stem.

When to Refrigerate

You should only introduce your mangoes to the refrigerator after they have fully ripened.

Once a mango yields to gentle pressure and is highly aromatic, you have a 1-to-2-day window to consume it. If you cannot eat it immediately, place it in the crisper drawer of your fridge. This will slow down the decay process and give you an extra 3 to 4 days.

Pro Tip: Remove the mango from the fridge 30 minutes before eating. Cold temperatures mask the complex floral notes of the Alphonso; eating it at room temperature ensures maximum flavor.

Preserving for the Off-Season: Freezing Aamras

The Alphonso season is painfully short (barely 8 weeks). If you want to enjoy that golden sweetness in November, you need to freeze the pulp.

What is Aamras Preservation?

The process of extracting pure, undiluted Alphonso mango pulp and freezing it in airtight containers to preserve its flavor and nutritional value for up to 8 months.

Step-by-Step Pulp Preservation:

Wait until the mangoes are perfectly overripe (when the skin is wrinkly and very soft). This ensures maximum sugar concentration.
Wash, peel, and extract the pulp by hand or with a blender. Do not add water or milk.
If you want to prevent slight browning (oxidation), add a tiny pinch of citric acid or a few drops of lemon juice.
Pour the pure pulp into airtight, freezer-safe glass jars or heavy-duty ziplock bags. Leave an inch of space at the top for expansion.
Freeze immediately.

When properly frozen, pure Aam Native Alphonso pulp will maintain its incredible flavor for up to 8 months, allowing you to enjoy the King of Fruits long after the monsoon has washed the heat away.