Mango Grading Exposed: How to Avoid Paying Premium for Standard Fruit
In the markets of Vashi or Crawford, everything is 'Premium.' But in a real orchard, we grade fruit into three distinct categories. Most online sellers buy Grade 2 and sell it at Grade 1 prices.
The 250g Myth
Weight is the easiest thing to fake. A large mango can be watery and low in sugar. True 'Export Grade' is about density and the 'Flush' (the reddish-gold tint on the shoulder). Grade 1 fruit (250g-280g) has the perfect skin-to-pulp ratio.
The Pure Aam Standard
We only ship Grade 1. Anything smaller or with minor skin blemishes goes to the local juice markets in Ratnagiri. When you open a Pure Aam box, every single fruit is a masterpiece. We don't mix grades to pad our margins.
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