Edayur chilli Kuttiattoor mango receive GI tag

Subject – Agriculture

Context – Edayur chilli, Kuttiattoor mango receive GI tag

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About Edayur Chilli –

Edayur chilli (Edayurmulaku in Malayalam) is a local cultivar of Kerala being cultivated for at least the last 150 years.
FromEdayur, large quantities of this chilli were sold to nearby markets and districts for making Kondattom (sun-dried-curd-chillies).
Edayur chilli has very low pungency. The distinctiveness can be attributed to its genetic make-up, the specific environmental and soil conditions and the traditional methods of cultivation.

About Kuttiattoor Mango

Kuttiattoor mango (Kuttiattoor manga in Malayalam) is a popular and tasty traditional mango cultivar of Kuttiattoor and the nearby gram panchayats in Kannur district of North Kerala.
Trees with large number of mangoes on them are a visual treat for anyone visiting Kuttiattoor during the monthsof March, April and May.
It is famous for its appealing orange-yellow coloured fruits as well as the excellent taste and flavour.
Another speciality is that ripened fruits do not show speckles or patches on the skin, making it more appealing in market.
The distinctiveness of Kuttiattoor mango is aided by the combination of specific environmental conditions of the area of its cultivation and varietal characters.

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