Udangudi Panangkarupatti : GI Tag

Udangudi Panangkarupatti : GI Tag

Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ (palm jaggery/ gur) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

• The palm jaggery preparation procedure in this area is traditional till date without inclusion of any additional modern strategies.
• 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.