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Kesar Mango Supplier High Brix 20 Percent Europe Export
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Kesar mango supplier high brix 20 percent Europe export premium fruits.
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Kesar mango (Mangifera indica) is grown in the Gir region of Gujarat, centered around Junagadh and Talala, where the variety takes its name from its saffron-colored ("kesar") flesh and holds Geographical Indication status as "Gir Kesar." Known for its distinctive aroma and high sugar content, often reaching 20% Brix at full export maturity, Kesar has built a strong following among European buyers looking for an alternative to Alphonso with its own flavor identity. Operating from Bengaluru as a trading and export coordination base, we source Kesar directly from Gir orchards and manage grading, packing, and shipment documentation for international buyers. For European importers and specialty retail distributors, this means access to a genuinely GI-certified, high-Brix mango variety with consistent grading and the phytosanitary documentation EU customs authorities require.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mangifera indica, Kesar cultivar |
| Growing Region | Gir region (Junagadh, Talala), Gujarat, GI-tagged as "Gir Kesar" |
| Grade | Premium / Grade A, hand-sorted |
| Size | 200-300g per piece, larger sizes available on request |
| Color | Golden yellow to deep saffron ("kesar") flesh, distinctive aroma |
| Flesh Texture | Smooth, low fiber, rich and aromatic |
| Brix (Sugar Content) | Up to 20% at full export maturity |
| Skin Condition | Free from sap burn, blemishes, and insect damage |
| Treatment | Hot water treatment (typically required for EU import), vapor heat treatment where required |
| Pesticide Residue | Within MRL limits for EU food import regulations (Reg. 396/2005) |
| Shelf Life | 7-12 days from harvest under proper cold chain |
| Storage Condition | 10-13°C, 85-90% relative humidity |
| Harvest Season | May to June |
| HS Code | 0804.50.20 (fresh mangoes), confirm with CHA |
Kesar's saffron-colored flesh carries a distinctive aroma and a high sugar content that can reach 20% Brix, giving it a more concentrated sweetness than many competing varieties. This has made it a strong second entry for European specialty retailers who already carry Alphonso and want to offer buyers a genuinely different Indian mango experience rather than a second version of the same thing.
Buyers running an established Alphonso import program often add Kesar as a complementary, slightly later-season option, since Kesar's May-to-June harvest overlaps with the tail end of Alphonso's window and can extend a retailer's premium mango offering by a few additional weeks. Confirming Gir's current-season harvest timing before finalizing an order is worth doing given how weather-sensitive the timing can be year to year.
Gujarat's Gir region sits a considerable distance from Bengaluru, so our role here is trading, grading coordination, and export documentation rather than proximity to the orchards. Bengaluru's international air cargo infrastructure supports the fast turnaround this fruit needs given its relatively short shelf life, and centralizing procurement and treatment scheduling through a single coordination point helps manage quality consistency across a short and weather-sensitive harvest window.
2.5kg, 4kg, and 5kg premium retail cartons with individual foam net sleeves per fruit. 10kg wholesale cartons with cushioned dividers for bulk buyers. Custom gift box packaging available for premium retail and specialty gifting orders. Palletized loading for air cargo, with reefer sea container available for bulk wholesale orders.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Quarantine Department for every shipment, hot water treatment certificate where required, Certificate of Origin, GI certification for Gir Kesar mango, pesticide residue test reports confirming EU MRL compliance, APEDA registration.
Kesar is grown in Gujarat's Gir region and holds Geographical Indication status as "Gir Kesar." It's known for its saffron-colored flesh, distinctive aroma, and high sugar content that can reach 20% Brix at full export maturity, giving it a more concentrated sweetness than many other varieties.
The Gir harvest runs from May to June, overlapping with the tail end of Alphonso's March-to-June season. This makes Kesar a useful complementary addition for buyers looking to extend their premium mango program by a few extra weeks.
MOQ typically starts at 200kg for trial orders and 1 metric ton for standard wholesale bulk. FOB pricing depends on grade, size, and current-season harvest volume, so request a current quotation specifying your target grade and order volume for an accurate figure.
Hot water treatment is typically required for EU import to eliminate fruit fly larvae and certain fungal pathogens. Confirm the exact treatment and documentation requirements for your specific EU destination with your customs broker before shipment.
Fresh Kesar mango is classified under HS code 0804.50.20, the same code used for fresh mangoes generally. Treatment certification typically must accompany this classification for EU customs clearance, so confirm both with your customs broker.
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