The Bahadoli Jamun refers to the traditional variety of the

jamun ''Syzygium cumini'', commonly known as Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun, jaman, jambul, or jambolan, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, and favored for its fruit, timber, and ornamental value. It is ...

fruit (''

Syzygium cumini ''Syzygium cumini'', commonly known as Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun, jaman, jambul, or jambolan, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, and favored for its fruit, timber, and ornamental value. It is ...

'') grown in the

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. Bahadoli Jamun is grown in abundance in the Bahadoli village of

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district. Under its

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tag, it is referred to as "Bahadoli Jamun". The fruit is known by other names, including Black plum, Indian blackberry, and Malabar plum.

Name

The name "Bahadoli" refers to its main region of cultivation i.e the village of Bahadoli which is around 87 km from

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. Locally in the state language of

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, it is locally known as Bahadoli Jambhul. In fact, the village is called Jambulgaon (Village of Jamuns).

Description

The Bahadoli Jamun tree holds heritage status in Bahadoli village, known for its unique fruits characterized by large size, oblong shape, dark purple color, and a sweet-sour taste. Rich in anthocyanin, a natural food colorant, Bahadoli Jamun is also valued for its medicinal properties, particularly in managing diabetes. The tree's various parts, including seeds, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit pulp, are utilized in traditional medicine and for producing by-products like juice, wine, and beverages, making it a significant contributor to the local economy and tradition. Konkan Bahadoli is a distinct variety of jamun developed by Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (DBSKKV),

Dapoli Dapoli is a Village and taluka in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India. It lies south of the state capital of Mumbai. The town is also known as Camp Dapoli, as the British had set their camps here. Many high-ranking British officers' g ...

. This variety was carefully selected from local jamun trees in Bahadoli. Notable characteristics of Konkan Bahadoli include its heavy and cluster-bearing habits, producing bold fruits that weigh 25-28 grams, have small seeds, and a high pulp content of 83.3%. Its superior table and processing qualities make it a valuable variety.

Geographical indication

It was awarded the

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

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on 30 March 2024 (valid until 28 August 2032). Bahadoli Jambhul Utpadak Shetkari Gat headed by Jagdish Patil from Bahadoli village proposed the GI registration of Bahadoli Jamun. After filing the application August 2022, the Jamun was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in

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, making the name "Bahadoli Jamun" exclusive to the Jamuns grown in the region. It thus became the 2nd Jamun variety from India after

Badlapur Jamun The Badlapur Jamun refers to the traditional variety of the jamun fruit (''Syzygium cumini'') grown in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Badlapur Jamun is grown in abundance in the Badlapur region of Ambernath taluka located in Thane district. ...

and the 48th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.

References

{{reflist Agriculture in Maharashtra GI Tagged Jamun (Black plum) varieties of India Geographical indications in Maharashtra

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