Feni, an alcoholic beverage produced in Goa, has been manufactured with local expertise for generations from cashew fruit is now protected under the Geographical Indication (GI) status. Feni is the first such alcoholic beverage in India to get the honor.
With this the product can be registered internationally and only Goa will have the right to produce Feni. The GI certificate currently assigned to Feni is valid for 10 years, it is learnt.
Michael D'Souza, Director, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Goa, said, "We have received the GI certificate for Feni. This is the first major step for claiming international registration.
It is also learnt that several African countries brew spirit from cashew fruit, the Goan Feni is qualitatively much superior, largely due to the uniqueness of the Goa's weather and the production process that makes it a class apart from the cashew-based spirit made in other parts of the world.
According to sources, Feni is considered to have some medicinal properties. The Feni is also made of the coconut cream, but it lacks the flavor and fragrance of cashew brew.
There are 19 bottlers, 94 wholesalers and 6,589 retailers of feni in Goa. There are 1,532 cashew zones and 2,656 licensed units are allowed to produce the liquor.
Source: foodbizdaily.com
Publication date: 6/3/2009
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