GI Tags Of Goa

Agricultural

1. Khola Chilli (Application No. 618)
   Registered: 06.08.2018 (Agricultural)
   Also known as Khola Mirsang, this bright-red chilli is grown in the Khola region of South Goa. It is prized for its vibrant colour, medium pungency, distinctive aroma, and thick skin. Traditionally cultivated using organic methods, it is widely used in Goan curries, pickles, and spice blends.
2. Harmal Chilli (Application No. 642)
   Registered: 14.01.2019 (Agricultural)
   Cultivated in the Harmal (or Harmal Mirsang) area, this variety stands out for its unique flavour profile, colour intensity, and adaptability to local conditions. It adds authentic heat and taste to traditional Goan cuisine.
3. Myndoli Banana (Application No. 680)
   Registered: 13.12.2019 (Agricultural)
   Also called Moira or Myndoli Keli, this large, tusk-shaped banana variety is native to North Goa (especially Pernem, Bicholim, and Bardez talukas). Known for its impressive size (up to 45 cm long), firm yet sweet golden-yellow pulp, high nutritional value, and longer shelf life, it is versatile for eating fresh, making halwa (Myndolya Kelyacho Halvo), shakes, and desserts. Its unique traits come from the region’s soil and traditional cultivation.
4. Goa Cashew (Kaju or Caju) (Application No. 714)
   Registered: 26.10.2020 (Agricultural)
   Goa’s world-famous cashew nuts, grown across the state, are renowned for their superior quality, size, taste, and high kernel recovery. The GI tag covers the nuts produced from locally adapted cashew trees in Goa’s unique agro-climatic conditions.
5. Agsechi Vayingim (Agassaim Brinjal) (Application No. 763)
   Registered: 28.06.2021 (Agricultural)
   A distinctive brinjal (eggplant) variety from Agassaim village, known for its shape, colour, tenderness, low seed content, and excellent flavour suited to Goan curries and bhaji.
6. Sat Shiro Bheno (Sat Shirancho Bhendo) (Application No. 790)
   Registered: 08.11.2021 (Agricultural)
   Also known as Sat Shirancho Bhendo, this special seven-ridged or seven-striped ladyfinger (okra) variety is valued for its texture, taste, and traditional use in Goan vegetable preparations.
7. Goa Mankurad Mango (Application No. 728)
   Registered: 14.12.2020 (Agricultural)
   A premium, early-season mango variety (also spelled Mancurad or Mankurad) famous for its juicy pulp, rich sweetness, pleasant aroma, and thin skin. Grown in specific pockets of Goa, it is a summer favourite.
8. Taleigao Vayingim (Taleigao Brinjal) (Application No. 878)
   Registered: 22.04.2022 (Agricultural)
   Brinjal variety from Taleigao, noted for its unique qualities, tenderness, and suitability for local dishes.
9. Goa Hilario Mango (Application No. 879)
   Registered: 22.04.2022 (Agricultural)
   Another prized mango variety with distinctive flavour, sweetness, and regional characteristics.
10. Goa Korgut Rice (Application No. 916)
    Registered: 21.06.2022 (Agricultural)
    A traditional, saline-tolerant heirloom paddy variety grown in Goa’s low-lying khazan (coastal saline) fields. It is valued for its resilience to brackish water, unique grain quality, and role in preserving agricultural biodiversity and sustainable farming practices.
11. Goa Kaju Apple (Cashew Apple) (Application No. 1079)
    Registered: 27.04.2023 (Agricultural)
    The fleshy, juicy cashew apple (the fruit from which the nut grows), known for its tangy-sweet taste, high vitamin C content, and use in juices, feni distillation, and preserves.
12. Goa Mussarad Mango (Application No. 1080)
    Registered: 27.04.2023 (Agricultural)
    A distinctive mango variety with superior taste, aroma, and local adaptation, adding to Goa’s rich mango diversity.

Food Stuff

13. Goan Khaje (Application No. 655)
    Registered: 24.07.2019 (Food Stuff)
    Traditional Goan sweet made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut. These crisp, deep-fried or baked delights have a unique texture and flavour tied to festive and everyday Goan cuisine.
14. Goan Bebinca (Application No. 746)
    Registered: 05.04.2021 (Food Stuff)
    The iconic layered Goan pudding or cake made with coconut milk, egg yolks, sugar, and ghee. Baked in multiple thin layers, it has a rich, caramelised flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture. A must-have dessert for festivals and celebrations, its preparation method is a protected traditional recipe.

Manufactured

15. Feni (Application No. 120)
    Registered: 19.12.2007 (Manufactured)
    Goa’s legendary heritage spirit, distilled from cashew apples (cashew feni) or coconut toddy (coconut feni, though cashew is more prominent under the tag). It is a clear, aromatic liquor with a distinctive fruity flavour that develops a golden hue when aged. Feni holds deep cultural significance in Goan life and is the first Indian alcoholic beverage to receive a GI tag. Strict traditional double-distillation methods and local raw materials define its authenticity.