<P> These characteristics make Alphonso one of the most in - demand cultivars . The skin of a fully ripe Alphonso mango turns bright golden yellow with a tinge of red which spreads across the top of the fruit . </P> <P> Mango sorbet, ice cream, lassi, soufflé, mousse, and puree are some culinary preparations using Alphonso mangoes . </P> <P> In October 2018, the Alphonso mango from Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and adjoining areas of Konkan region of Maharashtra received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, certifying that it has a specific geographical origin and possesses qualities or reputation that are due to that origin . It thus joined products like Darjeeling tea, Mahabaleshwar strawberry, Banarasi sarees and Mysore silk that have received this tag in India . </P> <P> The Alphonso is prized in domestic and international markets for its taste, fragrance and vibrant colour, and is one of the world's most popular fruits; it is exported to various countries, including Japan, Korea and Europe . </P>

Describe mango biodiversity which are grown and cultivated in maharashtra