Udangudi Panangarupatti

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About Udangudi Panangarupatti

The palm jaggery preparation procedure in this area is traditional till date without inclusion of any additional modern strategies.
Uniqueness:
The karupatti prepared from the palm sap from the region around Udangudi in Tiruchendur taluk in Thoothukudi district has some uniqueness.
This is due to the presence of red sand dune soil found in the region.
This soil holds less groundwater. The moisture content in the atmosphere is less because of the dry climatic condition, which leads to high sucrose content, in turn adding taste.
The region’s dry climate is also suitable for storage of karupatti for a longer duration.
No chemical additives like Triple super phosphate and phosphoric acid are used in its preparation.

Key facts about Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
This is typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts and industrial products.
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
This GI tag is valid for 10 years following which it can be renewed.

Q1: What is Phosphoric acid?

Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. It is a colorless, odorless liquid that is commonly used in a variety of applications due to its acidic properties.

Source: Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag