How to Identify Hapus Mango
Identify Hapus Mango
During the summer season, mangoes are in vogue and one of the most popular fruits that people crave for is Alphonso Mango. The fruit is available in the market from mid-April to June. It is the most premium and delicious variety of mango that comes with an amazing taste and fragrance.
But many times, people get confused as to how to identify Hapus Mango among the other fake and unripe mangoes that are claiming to be the original Devgad or Ratnagiri Hapus Mango. Here are some key indicators of an authentic Alphonso Mango that will help you in identifying the real deal.
The first thing that you need to look for is the natural aroma of the mango. A true hapus will give a very noticeable natural aroma and one mango alone can fill the whole room with its sweetness. This is due to the fact that the real Alphonso is naturally ripened and not chemically ripened like other mango varieties that are sold in the markets.
How to Identify Hapus Mango
Another important factor is the color of the mango. Usually, the authentic Devgad or Ratnagiri hapus mango will have gradients of yellows and greens on its skin. The ripe mango will also be soft to the touch. This is the opposite of the chemically ripened mangoes that are hard to the touch.
You can also look at the region of stem that is on the top side of the mango. A true hapus mango will be slightly shallow in comparison to the’shoulders’ of the mango (typically bollywood Mumbai Bhai attitude). Also, the skin of the authentic hapus mango should be thin, as opposed to the other look-alike variants that are thicker. Lastly, the mango should not have any wrinkles on it. The skin should be smooth and the color of the mango should be vibrant. Also, a ripe mango will not have any fibrousness on the inside when you slit it open.
The best way to ensure that you are getting the real deal is to visit the official websites of the mango groves in the Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The official website will list the names and contact numbers of each mango grove. Once you contact the groves, they will arrange for you to visit and pick your own fresh and delicious hapus mangoes. The best part about this is that you will be directly interacting with the farmers and there are no middlemen involved in the process at all. This will ensure that you get the freshest and most genuine hapus mango possible. You can also use these authentic and fresh hapus mangoes for a range of other purposes such as making juice, pureeing them to make beverages, or adding them to your green smoothies. So go ahead and try this delicious, mouth-watering treat! You won’t regret it. You won’t be disappointed either. Enjoy the king of all fruits this summer!