GI
TAGGED PRODUCTS - AGRICULTURE
News:
Measures on to expand
cultivation of GI-tagged Onattukara sesame
What's
in the news?
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Five agricultural products of Kerala
- Attappady Attukombu Avara, Attappady Thuvara, Onattukara Ellu, Kanthalloor-Vattavada
Veluthulli, and Kodungalloor Pottuvellari have been granted Geographical
Indication (GI) status.
Key
takeaways:
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The Gamosa
(traditional cloth) of Assam, Alibag White Onion from Maharashtra, Ladakh
Raktsey Karpo Apricot and Tandur Redgram of Telangana also got GI tag
recently.
GI
Tagged Products:
Attappady
Attukombu Avara (Beans):
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It is curved like a goat’s
horn as its name indicates.
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Its higher anthocyanin
content compared to other dolichos beans imparts violet colour in the
stem and fruits.
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Anthocyanin is helpful against cardiovascular diseases along with
its antidiabetic properties.
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The higher phenolic content of
Attappady Attukombu Avara imparts resistance against pest and
diseases, making the crop suitable for organic cultivation.
Attappady
Thuvara (Red Gram):
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It is having seeds with white coat.
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Compared to other red grams, Attappady
Thuvara seeds are bigger and have higher seed weight.
Onattukara
Ellu (Sesame):
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Onattukara Ellu and its oil are famous for
its unique health benefits.
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Relatively higher antioxidant
content in Onattukara Ellu helps in fighting the free radicals, which
destroy the body cells.
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Also, the high content of unsaturated
fat makes it beneficial for heart patients.
Kanthalloor-Vattavada
Veluthulli (Garlic):
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Compared to the garlic produced in other
areas, this garlic contains higher amount of sulphides, flavonoids,
proteins and also rich in essential oil.
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It is rich in allicin, which
is effective against microbial infections, blood sugar, cancer, etc.
Kodungalloor
Pottuvellari (Snapmelon):
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This snap melon, which is harvested
in summer, contains high amount of Vitamin C.
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Compared to other cucurbits, nutrients
such as calcium, magnesium, fibre and fat content are also high in
Kodungalloor Pottuvellari.