Chhanamukhi ( ''chanamukhi'', from ''chana'', “

cottage cheese Cottage cheese is a curdled milk product with a mild flavour and a creamy, heterogeneous, soupy texture, made from skimmed milk. An essential step in the manufacturing process distinguishing cottage cheese from other fresh cheeses is the additio ...

”) is a Bangladeshi sweet. It originated in the

Brahmanbaria District Brahmanbaria District () is a district in eastern Bangladesh located in the Chittagong Division. Geographically, it is mostly farmland and is topographically part of the Gangetic Plain. It is bounded by the districts of Kishoreganj District, Kish ...

. It is made with fried cottage cheese and sugar syrup. On September 24, 2024, Chanamukhi Sweet got recognition as a

Geographical Indication A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town or region). The use of a geographical indication, as an indication of the product's source, is inten ...

(GI) product.

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{{Bangladesh-cuisine-stub Brahmanbaria District Bangladeshi desserts

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