The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice, made from GI-tagged Purandar figs, to Poland.
- Recently, the fig juice was also showcased at Macfrut 2024 in Rimini, Italy, where it garnered significant interest from international buyers.
About Purandar Figs:
- Purandar figs received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in 2016.
- They are cultivated primarily in Purandar Taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, which has the largest fig plantation area in India, covering 2242 hectares.
- These figs are bell-shaped, larger in size compared to other varieties, and are notable for their distinctive violet skin colour.
- High pulp content and rich in vitamins and minerals make Purandar figs unique.
- The figs are known for their excellent sweet taste and attractive colour, attributed to the region’s specific climatic conditions, red-black soil, and salt-free good irrigation techniques.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What makes Purandar figs unique?
They are known for their large size, sweet taste, and distinctive violet skin, cultivated in a specific region with ideal climatic conditions.
What is the significance of the GI tag for Purandar figs?
The GI tag for Purandar figs protects their uniqueness and helps in promoting their export globally, ensuring authenticity.
Where are Purandar figs primarily cultivated?
Purandar figs are primarily cultivated in Purandar Taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
What are the health benefits of consuming figs?
Figs are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which aid digestion, improve bone health, and offer antioxidant properties.
What is a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A GI tag is a label that identifies a product as originating from a specific location, which imparts unique qualities to it.