‘Kanyakumari Clove' Gets Geographical Indication Tag

GI Tag is given to products that have a specific place of origin and have a reputation because of their geographical origin.

State: Tamil Nadu

Facts

• ühigh concentration of volatile oil content and aroma.

• ü65% of the country’s production

Used

• üWidely used as a spice in a range of food items, including biryani and masalas,

• üDried unopened buds from the Syzygium aromaticum, pharmaceutical, cosmetic.

• üAgricultural applications.