Salem Sago

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About Salem Sago

Sago is derived from raw tapiocas.
It is in the form of small hard globules or pearls and is pearl white in colour.
It is manufactured from the wet starch powder crushed from tapioca roots.
The wet starch powder is used for producing sago and the dry powder has been used as a raw material for industrial purposes.

What is Tapioca?

It is a major horticulture crop cultivated on nearly 3 lakh hectares in Tamil Nadu, producing 60 lakhs tonnes of the crop.
Climate and Soil
- Any well drained soil preferably red lateritic loamy soil.
- It thrives best in tropical, warm humid climate
- Rainfall: Well distributed rainfall of over 100 cm per annum.
- This crop can be cultivated upto an elevation of 1000 m.

What is 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 laterite soil ?

It is a type of soil that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is characterized by several unique properties and is formed through a process of weathering and leaching.