TNPSC Thervupettagam

New GI Tag

March 3 , 2023 506 days 891 0
  • The Vellore Spiny Brinjal and Ramanathapuram Mundu Chillies have been awarded the Geographical Indications (GI) Tag.
  • The Vellore Spiny Brinjal is known as Elavambadi Mullu Kathirikai in Tamil.
  • It has 2 per cent Protein and 10.5mg per 100g.
  • A single spiny brinjal weighs about 40 grams on average and has a shelf life of three days at room temperature and about a week in a refrigerator.
  • Mundu Chillies is a round-shaped chilli that is used as a food colouring and is widely utilized in South Indian cuisine.

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