Navi Mumbai: Garlic Alibauug tagged geographical indications (GI) on September 29, bringing recognition throughout the world to a unique sweetness, no-tear factor, and the nature of the medicine.
“Tanah Alibaug Taluka has a low sulfur content.
Lab test reports approved by NAB mention satisfaction, sweetness, ‘without tears’, low-protein acid, high protein, fat and fiber content, in addition to high antioxidant compounds (quercetin),” said Professor Jitendra Kadam, who proved the geographical difference in garlic.
Prof.
Kadam, who came from the spices and the department of medicine from Dr.
Balaasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeth (DBSKKV) in Dapoli, along with two of his students, interested in getting a GI tag in 2018.
“It increases immunity, helping insomnia, blood cleaning, Blood pressure and heat-related disease, “said Karuna Navalkar, whose business was mentioned specifically during the GI tag process.
Local farmers have maintained seeds for more than two centuries.
Onions are also mentioned in a government gazette published in 1883.
“The GI application is processed by DBSKKKV-Dapoli through the Association of ‘Alibag Pandhra Kanda Shetkari Utpadak Gat’ and the State Agriculture Department.
The strange committee of geographical registry members agreed on September 29.
This will be published In the journal geographical indication, “added Kadam.
Alibaug garlic gets a GI tag for health benefits
