With the chutney originating from the forests of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district receiving the Geographical Indication tag, we take a deeper look at its spicy saga
A GI tag is extremely pivotal when it comes to a popular local dish as it authenticates that particular food item as an indigenous speciality of a certain place.
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A marker of authentic products, the GI tags also help protect the interests of the local growers and artisans by preventing duplicity of the products. Consumers, through the tags, can know which goods are certified. Here is a quick look at the seven products and what makes them distinctive.