Dahanu Kholvad Sapota Chikoo

 Dahanu Gholvad Sapota Chikoo

Why in News?

In a bid to boost the exports of Geographical Indication (GI) Certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota Chikoo has shipped to the United Kingdom from the Palghar district of Maharashtra.

Dahanu Gholvad Sapota Chikoo-

• It is a variety of chikoo whose GI certification is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh.
• It is famous for its sweet and unique taste.
• The unique sweet taste is derived from the calcium-rich soil of Gholwad village of Maharashtra.
• The other states in which it is grown are - 

1. Karnataka - It is the highest grower of the fruit followed by Maharashtra.
2. Gujarat 
3. Tamil Nadu
4. West Bengal & Andhra Pradesh.

• The fruit can be used in salads, desserts, and in various delicacies.