Goa cashews, Kashmiri Saffron and more: Indian foods that have got GI tags
Distinguished by their sweet, nutty flavour, the Goa cashew (kernel) has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status.
Goa Cashew
Grown in the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, it's known for its delicate flavour and is one of the world's most famous teas. It is also the first product to get the GI tag in India in 2004.
Darjeeling Tea
A fragrant long-grain rice variety primarily from northern India and Pakistan, cherished for its aroma, taste, and long, slender grains, got GI tag in 2020.
Basmati Rice
Saffron threads from the Kashmir region are prized for their exceptional aroma, flavour, and deep colour. They received GI stature in 2020.
Kashmir Saffron
Coffee from the Coorg region in Karnataka got the GI tag in 2019. It is known for its mild, aromatic, and smooth taste.
Coorg Arabica Coffee
Often hailed as the "King of Mangoes," this premium, sweet, and fragrant mango variety cultivated in the Konkan region of Maharashtra received GI tag in 2018.
Alphonso Mango
This distinctive turmeric variety from Rajapuri, Maharashtra, celebrated for its bright colour and curcumin content, received the GI tag in 2018.
Rajapuri Turmeric
Known for its sweet and tangy flavour, this unique variety of oranges grown in Nagpur got GI tag in 2014.
Nagpur Orange
Pepper cultivated in the Malabar region of Kerala, recognised for its bold and aromatic spiciness, got its GI tag in 2007.
Malabar Pepper
Sandalwood from the Mysore region in Karnataka, famous for its high-quality essential oil with a sweet, woody fragrance, used in perfumes and cosmetics got the GI tag in 2006.
Mysore Sandalwood
Goan Feni is a traditional cashew or coconut-based alcoholic beverage produced in Goa. It received its GI status in 2000.