Kodaikanal’s malai poondu granted Geographical Indication tag

KODAIKANAL’S MALAI POONDU   The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Kodaikanal Malai Poondu (Kodaikanal Hill Garlic). Scientific name Allium Sativum. It is grown in the Kodaikanal Hills, Dindugul district of Tamil Nadu.   Features Kodaikanal’s Malai Poondu is known for its medicinal and preservative properties It has anti-oxidant and anti-microbial potential It has a presence of higher amount of organosulfur compounds, phenols and flavonoids compared to other garlic varieties.…