Erode Turmeric or Erodu Manjal is a type of turmeric, a spice category which is grown in the Erode region of Tamil Nadu, India. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2019.[1] Erode turmeric is known for its high curcumin (>90%).[2]
| Erode Turmeric | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
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| Description | Turmeric cultivated and grown in Erode district |
| Type | Agriculture produce |
| Area | Erode district, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2018-19 |
| Material | Turmeric |
Production
editAmong the two major varieties of turmeric, the Chinna Nadan variety is grown widely. Erode Turmeric occupies more than 70% of the turmeric grown in Erode and Coimbatore districts.[3] As of 2021, the variety is grown in 50,000 acres across Tamil Nadu. The turmeric is exported to countries like Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, UK, USA and the Middle East.[4]
There are four (three in Erode, one in Gobichettipalayam) regulated markets for selling erode turmeric in Erode district.[5]
Geographical Indication
editThe Erode Turmeric Merchants Association applied for Geographical Indication recognition of Erode Turmeric through Government of Tamil Nadu. The Government of India recognized it as a Geographical indication officially in 2019.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Registration Details of Geographical Indications" (PDF). Intellectual Property India, Government of India. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "With 90% curcumin, Erode turmeric is sought after'". The Hindu. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Erode turmeric gets GI tag". The Hindu. 7 March 2019.
- ^ "Erode: Turmeric turns gold after low arrivals, high demand". Times of India. 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Turmeric Sale at Erode Markets". Times of India. 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Erode turmeric gets GI tag after an 8-year process". The Hindu. 7 March 2019.