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Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023
What is the News?
The Cumbum grapes have recently been given the Geographical Indication tag or GI tag.
What are Cumbum grapes?
Cumbum Panneer Thratchai also known as Cumbum grapes, is a variety of grapes grown in the Cumbum Valley located at the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, India.
These grapes were introduced in Tamil Nadu in 1832 by a French priest.
A unique factor is that in this Cumbum valley the ‘panneer’ grapes are available and harvested all through the year as against only during January and April in the rest of India.
The grapes grown are suitable for making wine, spirit, jams, canned grape juice and raisins.
The grapes are rich in vitamins, tartaric acid, and antioxidants, and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases.
