Tamil Nadu's Spiny Brinjal and Ramnad Mundu Chillies Get The GI Tag

Tamil Nadu's Spiny Brinjal and Ramnad Mundu Chillies Get The GI Tag

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Category : State Published on: March 01 2023

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  • Due to their distinctive morphological and geographic traits, two new products from Tamil Nadu the Vellore Spiny Brinjal and Ramanathapuram Mundu Chillies have been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indications (GI) label.
  • The Vellore Spiny Brinjal or Elavambadi Mullu Kathirikai in Tamil is an unusual, thorny native variety that is grown in a particular region.
  • 2 per cent Protein and 10.5mg per 100g Vitamin C levels in Spiny Brinjals, which are high.
  • 'Mundu Chilli', locally known as Ramanathapuram Mundu, is widely cultivated on about 14,000 hectares in the district.
  • With these two products, there are now 45 products from Tamil Nadu that have received GI recognition, taking the state to the second position.
  • The state of Karnataka has the most GI tags, at 46. 
  • Kerala, with 36 GI items, is in third place
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