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- Efforts are being made to expand the cultivation of geographical indication (GI)-tagged Onattukara sesame.
- Onattukara sesame is currently grown on around 600 hectares spread across 43 local bodies in three districts of Alappuzha, Kollam and Pathanamthitta in
- Compared to other places, sesame grown in the region contains high levels of Vitamin E and antioxidants.
- It also contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid which help maintain good health.
- Traditional ayurvedic doctors in the region have used Onattukara sesame oil for treating rheumatism and skin protection since the 18th century.
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