About Kolhapur Jaggery
Kolhapur jaggery is light golden, sweet and well-known across India and abroad.
About the Crop
Sugarcane feeds India's sugar mills, ethanol distilleries and the traditional jaggery (gur) industry. India is the world's largest sugar consumer and one of the largest producers, and Muzaffarnagar and Kolhapur are famous jaggery markets.
Where It Comes From
Kolhapur Jaggery comes from Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. The GI tag means that only produce from this area, made or grown in the traditional way, may be sold under this name. Producers and traders can register as authorised users of the GI.
Season and Market
October–April. Kolhapur jaggery market.
What a GI Tag Means for Buyers
A Geographical Indication is registered with the GI Registry in Chennai. It protects a product's name, helps buyers trust its origin, and usually brings a price premium to growers. Buyers should ask suppliers whether they are registered authorised users, look for GI logos and origin details on packs, and buy from known farmer groups, cooperatives and brands in the region.
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