Goan cashew

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Goa cashew (गोवा काजू)
Geographical indication
Alternative namesGoa Kaju, Goa Caju
Description Cashew variety grown in Goa, India
Type Cashew
Area Goa
CountryIndia
Registered3 October 2023
Official website ipindia.gov.in

The Goan cashew refers to the variety of the cashew fruit grown in the Indian state of Goa, which is one of the major cashew-growing Indian states. [1] In the entire state of Goa, the cashew crop spans approximately 55,302 hectares, yielding an estimated 27,070 tonnes annually. [2] Goa Kaju or Goa Caju are variations of the same name. [3] [4]

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Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Goa Cashew (Kaju or Caju)". [5]

Goa cashew is the state fruit of Goa and is a prized commercial horticulture crop. [6] Its exceptional kernel quality and inherently organic plantations make it highly sought after. [7]

Name

It is named after its place of origin, the state of Goa, located on the west coast of Goa while Kaju means Cashew - in the local state language of Konkani while Caju means the same in Portuguese language. [8] [9] The Portuguese brought it from Brazil to Goa, formerly Estado da Índia Portuguesa in India, between 1560 and 1565. [10] [11] From there, it spread throughout Southeast Asia and eventually Africa. It was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese approximately 450 years ago, was initially intended for soil conservation and wasteland development through afforestation. However, its significant economic value remained unrealized for nearly a century. It wasn't until 100 years after its introduction that the commercial potential of cashew nuts became apparent, gradually elevating its importance. The processing technology for Goa Cashew has a rich history, dating back around 350 years. [12]

Features

Physical characteristics

Culinary significance

Goa Cashew nuts are an integral part of Goan cuisine, particularly in:

Health benefits

Goa Cashew nuts provide:

Unique features

Economic significance

Tourist favorite

Geographical indication

It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 3 October 2023 (valid until 25 October 2030). [25] [26]

Goa Cashew Manufactures Association (GCMA) from Panaji proposed the GI registration of Goa Cashew (Kaju or Caju). After filing the application on 26/10/2020, the Cashew was granted the GI tag in 2023 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Goa Cashew (Kaju or Caju)" exclusive to the cashews grown in the region. It thus became the 2nd Cashew variety from India after Vengurla Cashew and the 10th type of goods from Goa to earn the GI tag. [5] [27]

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