The 'Appemidi' mango, is a

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primarily grown in Malenadu region of

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. Appe midi is the variation of the same name. Appemidi varieties include Ananta Bhattana, Kanchappa, and Karnakundala.

Name

The word "Appe midi", translating to "Tender Mango" in the

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, is the king of all tender mangoes for its use in the

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industry. Appemidi mangoes, grown along the riverbeds of the Aghanashini, Bedti, and

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, are celebrated for their exceptional suitability in making mouthwatering pickles known popularly as 'Appe midi Uppinakayi'.

Description

The mango is found in the wild and is small in size and pulpy. It is known for its taste, aroma & shelf life.

Geographical indication

It was awarded the

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(GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the

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on 4 September 2009 (valid until 3 September 2029). Department of Horticulture from

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proposed the GI registration of the Appemidi mango. After filing the application in 2009, the fruit was granted the GI tag in 2009 by the Geographical Indication Registry in

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, making the name "Appemidi" exclusive to the mangoes grown in the region. It thus became the first mango variety in Karnataka (before

Kari Ishad The 'Kari Ishad' mango, is a mango cultivar primarily grown in the Ankola and Karwar talukas of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. Description The mango breed is well known for its luscious taste, unique aroma, generous amount of pulp, sh ...

mango) to earn the GI tag.

References

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