GI certified Gholvad sapota from Maharashtra finds its way to the UK
May 20, 2021
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The sweet fruit has a unique taste derived from the calcium rich soil in the State s Palghar district
A consignment of Dahanu Gholvad sapota (noseberry) has been exported to the United Kingdom from Maharashtra’s Palghar district, providing a major boost to shipments of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products from India.
The Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh holds the GI certification for Gholvad Sapota and the fruit is popular for its sweet and unique taste. The unique taste is believed to be derived from calcium rich soil of the Gholvad village in Palghar district.
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After exporting Geographical Indication (GI) certified mangoes to South Africa this month, Apeda (Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Agency) helped export a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra to the United Kingdom today.