Exports of GI certified Gholvad Sapota (chikoo)

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Pradeep Kumar

20/05/21 10:50 AM IST

Exports of GI certified Gholvad Sapota (chikoo)

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In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was shipped to the United Kingdom

About Sapota

GI certification of Ghovad Sapota is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh and the fruit is known for its sweet and unique taste.
It is believed that the unique taste is derived from calcium rich soil of Gholvad village.
Currently in the Palgahr district, around 5000 hectares of land is under sapota or plantation.
Out of 5000 farmers who grow Sapota, 147 farmers are authorized GI users.
Sapota is grown in many states- Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
Karnataka is known to be the highest grower of the fruit, followed by Maharashtra.
It can be used in fruit salads, blended into milk or yogurt, as a smoothie or processed to make a jam out of it.

APEDA

APEDA promotes exports of agricultural & processed food products by providing assistance to the exporters under various components of its scheme such as Infrastructure Development, Quality Development and Market Development.
In addition, APEDA also conducts international Buyer Seller Meets (BSM), Virtual trade fairs with importing countries to promote agricultural & processed food products.

Source: PIB

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