September 7, 2021

GI Tag Special Covers - Bengaluru.

 A set of 5 GI Tag Special covers were released in Bengaluru on 31st August 2021.

 
Mysore Sandal Soap:
The industrial extraction of sandalwood all from sandalwood trees started in the princely slate of Mysore in 1916. By learning the art of blending perfume and soap with sandalwood oil, the Government Soap Factory, introduced the first sandalwood soap under the brand name MYSORE SANDAL SOAP in the-veer 1918.
Government Soap Factory after its incorporation as Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. J Public Sector Undertaking by Government of Karnataka, in the year 1980, continued the legacy of manufacturing MYSORE SANDAL SOAP. which is a century old brand and the only soap in the world made from 100% pure natural sandalwood oil.
The Geographical Indication gives Intellectual property ownership over the brand, its manufacturing process and its quality.

KTK/30/2021

 
Bangalore Blue Grapes :
Bangalore Blue grapes are found growing in Bangalore Rural district covering Doddaballapur, Devanahalli, Nelamangala and Hoskote region only. The berries are small sized, dark purple in colour, ovoid, seeded with thick skin and have a blend of sour and sweet taste. They are mainly used for making juice and wine with 16-18% total soluble Sugar. The Juice is purple colored, clear and pleasantly flavoured.

KTK/31/2021

Bangalore Rose Onion :
The Bangalore Rose Onion is grown in and around Bengaluru district. The special characteristic of this variety is its high pungency making it ideal for pickling. This Rose Onion is rich in protein, phosphorous, iron and carotene. It is widely exported to the South East Asian countries.

KTK/32/2021

Devanahalli Pomelo:

The "Devanahalli Pomelo" (Chakkota) combines acidity and sourness with sweetness giving it a distinctive taste and colour which is why Mahatma Gandhiji after tasting wanted this variety to be saved for future generations. It is grown by farmers in Devanahalli taluka in Bengaluru Rural District.

KTK/33/2021

Mysore Agarbathi :
The Ancient scriptures mention Dashanga & Dhoopa as sacred offerings to God. Agarbathies were invented as a convenient form to make these offerings. Agarbathies are traditionally handicrafted product from Karnataka (formerly known as Mysore State). The tradition of making hand rolled agarbathies is unique to the region. Several natural ingredients like Halmaddi (ailanthus malabaricum) and Sandalwood (sandalum album) were found abundantly in the Mysore State which led to the practice of agarbathi manufacturing which became a part of the culture and tradition of this region

 KTK/34/2021

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

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