Alphonso Mango is known as- The King of Mangoes because of its delicious tropically fruity sweet taste and juicy tender flesh. It is also one of the most expensive and premium varieties of mango.

It is a foriegn fruit named after Afonso de Albuquerque a Portuguese general and military expert who led many portuguese invasions in India.

The fruit was introduced to the Devgad in Konkan region in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and some parts of southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. It spreaded along the indian coastal line over the time

• Alphonso mangoes have a rich creamy , tender texture with a delicate pulp.

• It has voluptous shape and sunshine yellow skin with a tinge of red on top that reveals succulent golden saffron colour flesh thats non fibrous,smooth and buttery

• Alphonso Mango is high in beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, and is a rich source of the vitamin B complex.

• Fully ripened Alphonso mangoes release an aromatic fruity fragrance in the air.It has an impeccable aroma and tastes like heaven. These qualities have been attributed to a unique combination of geographical conditions which are only present in India,

• Known locally as the Aapoos, and as Hapoos in most of South Asia

• Alphonso is the major cause of celebratiom from April untill end of june

• It has become an national obsession in India and often makes an appearance on 1000 things to eat before you die"- list

The product is derived from fresh, sound, ripe, Alphonso Mango fruit (Mangifera Indica L Anacardiacae VAR Alphonso). Fully matured mangoes are harvested and then transported to fruit processing plant and are inspected. Handpicked high quality fruits go to the controlled ripening chambers and are allowed to ripen. Fully ripened mangoes are then washed ,deseeded, the pulp is extracted, centrifuged ,thermally processed and aseptically filled by HTST process into pre-sterilized bags or OTS cans which are hermetically sealed processed and cooled.

Appearance Uniform, homogeneous, smooth, free from fibers and any foreign matter

Aroma & Flavor Characteristic prominent aroma of natural ripe Alphonso Mangoes, free from any fermented & off-flavor, and scorched or caramelized flavor.

Taste Characteristic typical sweet acidic taste of natural ripe Alphonso Mango. Free from any off taste.

Color Golden yellow - Orangish yellow

Brix @ 20ºC: 16º Min

Acidity: 0.60 to 1.20 (As % anhydrous citric acid W/W)

pH @ 20ºC: 3.60 to 4.20

Consistency @ 20° C: 6 - 12 cm / 30 Sec (Bostwick)

Black Specks: < Nil

Brown Specks: < 5 no per 10 gms.

Total Plate Count : <10 CFU per gram.

Yeast and Mould Count: <10 CFU per gram

Coliform: Absent per gram

Pathogens: Absent per gram

"Commercially sterile", free from bacillus, osomophilic yeast, coliform and any other pathogenic microorganism and fit for human consumption

Product is free from added sugar,thickeners, dyestuff, synthetic flavor, stabilizers, pesticides& herbicidal residues and radioactive contamination.

‘Good Manufacturing Practices’ is applied in the manufacturing process to meet the laid down given standards as per HACCP by ISA Cert B.V Netherlands, SGF (SGF International E.V) and ISO - 9001 (AQA International).

Free from any chemical preservatives

In conformance with WHO recommendations & EC directives.

Aseptic:

Jus! Aseptic fruit purees are available in (215 +/- 2 kgs) bags in drum. Aseptic fruit purees are filled on US-FDA approved aseptic filler into pre-sterilized, high-barrier bags placed in steel drums internally painted with food grade lacquer and lid tightly closed to ensure no free space inside the drum.

OTS Cans.

Jus! Canned fruit purees are available in A-10 size cans (3.1 =/- 2% kgs) such6 cans in one carton.

Aseptic:

80 drums per 20 ft container palletized or unpalletized.

Cans:

6 x 3.1kgs A-10 cans in one carton and 1000 cartons in 20 ft container.

Aseptic product:

It should be stored at cool & dry place below 20ºC. Preferably below 15 ºC for extended shelf life.

Canned product:

Stored in ambient temperature in cool and dry place.

24 months from the date of production under above mentioned storage conditions. The contents must be immediately used after opening the bag or can.

Jus! Aseptic and canned fruit purees can also be supplied as per customer’s specification.

Applications range from simple desserts and drinks like mango sorbets, ice-cream toppings,icing,Bread fillings milkshakes,yoghurts,fruit cocktails,Nectar to more complex gastronomic wonders like mango souffle, mousse, macarons,muffins,pie filings,tarts and more

Others Foods: jams, jellies, strained fruit drinks, Squashes,Cereals etc.

Health Benefits:

Alphonso mango fruit is rich in prebiotic dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and polyphenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds.

Alphonsa mango fruit has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.

Alphonso mango fruit is an excellent source of vitamin A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. 100 g of fresh mango provides 765 mg or 25% of recommended daily levels of vitamin A, together these compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision.

Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotenes is known to protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.