Appemidi Mango:
Appemidi mango (tender mango in Kannada) is facing the threat of climate change and experts are stressing the need for in-situ conservation of the natural trees in the Aghanashini valley of Karnataka.
- Appemidi Mango is found exclusively in the Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga districts of Karnataka.
- It is small and tender; it is regarded as the king among raw mango varieties.
- It is highly sought after by the South Asian pickle industry.
- These mangoes are pulpy, known for their distinctive aroma and long long shelf life.
- It has received GI (geographical indication) tag in 2009 in recognition of its culinary and cultural heritage,
- It is a traditional pickling variety of mango from Karnataka.
- 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.
- GI tag is valid for 10 years following which it can be renewed.
