Goan Feni gets GI Tag: What makes it a special beverage
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a certification that identifies a product as originating from a specific region, where its quality, reputation, or distinct characteristics are essentially linked to that location.
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As per the latest report, Goan Feni, popularly known as Ozzo Feni, has also received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Reportedly, it is produced by Cazcar Distillery in Nanora village near Panaji.
For the unversed, feni is a traditional Indian spirit native to Goa, and is made from the fermentation and double distillation of either cashew apples or coconut sap. It's a strong, clear liquor with a unique flavour.
If food historians are to be believed, the Portuguese missionaries brought the cashew plant trees to Goa in the 1600s and introduced the cashew apple to the region. They also introduced the method of distillation, which was then passed on to the locals. The people who made feni were called bhatikars, who used earthen pots or bhatis under a fire. Today, copper pots under the coil method are used to make Feni. The juice is fermented naturally for 72 hours, and then distilled twice.
The ABV (alcohol by volume) is between 40 to 43 per cent.
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, cashew feni production is a relatively laborious and lengthy process that does not require specialized equipment. It is a four-step process consisting of the harvesting of cashew apples, juice extraction through stomping with feet, natural fermentation in earthen pots, and subsequent distillation and condensation in a clay still over a low wood fire.
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The distilled Feni is then aged for a couple of months and bottled.
This is not the only local produce that has received the GI tag in recent times. Even betel leaf, or paan patta, or Kumbakonam vetrilai, was recently granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India, recognizing its regional uniqueness and cultural significance.
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