Season amp AvailabilityThe Gir Kesar season is relatively short but highly anticipated
Peak Months Late April to midJune
Harvesting Often handpicked and naturally ripened to maintain the best flavor profile
Shelf Life It has a good shelf life about 1520 days making it a favorite for export to the UK USA and Middle East
Why Its UniqueSaffron Connection Its name comes from the Hindi/Gujarati word Kesar saffron referring to the deep orange color of its interior
The Queen vs The King While the Alphonso Hapus is called the King Kesar is often preferred by those who want a more balanced sweetness and a smoother less heavy texture
Versatility Due to its low fiber content and high pulptostone ratio about 70 pulp it is the primary choice for making Aamras mango puree milkshakes and highquality mango pulp for desserts
Buying TipWhen looking for authentic Gir Kesar check for the GI Tag Genuine Gir Kesar is primarily grown in specific talukas like Talala Junagadh and Amreli The skin may look slightly wrinkled when perfectly ripethis is usually a sign of maximum sweetness rather than spoilage