Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ gets GI tag

October 12, 2023

Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ (palm jaggery/ gur) has been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The palm jaggery preparation procedure in this area is traditional till date without inclusion of any additional modern strategies.
- No chemical additives are used in Udangudi Panangkarupatti.
The karupatti prepared from the palm sap from the region around Udangudi in Tiruchendur taluk in Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu has some uniqueness.
This is due to presence of red sand dune soil found in the region.
- This soil holds less groundwater.
The moisture content in the atmosphere is less because of the dry climatic condition, which leads to high sucrose content, in turn adding taste.
The region’s dry climate is also suitable for storage of karupatti for a longer duration.
Udangudi jaggery is even exported to foreign countries, including Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.