Alphonso
Mangoes · 芒果
Alphonso in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
India's 'king of mangoes', prized for its aroma. Sells out quickly.
- Look for
- Small to medium, golden with a touch of green, sold in boxes.
- Best for
- Lassi, eating fresh
India
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
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IN
IndiaRatnagiri, Devgad
Off seasonAlphonso grown in India
Not shipping now
Other mangoes varieties
Common questions
- When is Alphonso mangoes in season in Singapore?
- India: Apr–May. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Alphonso is best in October?
- Alphonso is not usually on shelves in October.
- How do I pick a ripe mangoes?
- Smell: A strong, sweet smell at the stem end. Feel: Gives slightly, like a ripe peach. Colour: Not reliable. Some varieties stay green when ripe. Avoid: Black patches and shrivelled skin.
- How should I store mangoes?
- Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 2–5 days, then 3–5 days. Ripen at room temperature in a paper bag. Only chill once it smells sweet and gives slightly.