Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This means they are unique to a region.
| GI Tagged Jaggery |
State |
Special Feature |
| Kolhapur Jaggery |
Maharashtra |
Golden colour, high sucrose |
| Muzaffarnagar Gur |
Uttar Pradesh |
Export quality, high‑grade cane |
| Marayoor Jaggery |
Keralam |
Pure, medicinal value, traditional |
| Central Travancore Jaggery |
Keralam |
Regional distinctiveness |
Exam-Focused Points
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India produces over 70% of world’s jaggery.
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Jaggery is also called gur .
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It is made from sugarcane juice without chemicals.
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Minerals in jaggery: calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc , etc.
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Top producing state: Uttar Pradesh (48.5%) .
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Second: Maharashtra (24.1%) , third: Karnataka (10.5%) .
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GI tag jaggery: Kolhapur (Maharashtra) , Muzaffarnagar (UP) , Marayoor & Central Travancore (Keralam) .
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Benefits: sustained energy, fights anaemia, boosts immunity .
FAQ
Q1: What is jaggery?
A: Jaggery is an unrefined natural sweetener made from sugarcane juice without chemicals.
Q2: Which country is the largest producer of jaggery?
A: India, with over 70% of global production.
Q3: Which state produces the most jaggery in India?
A: Uttar Pradesh (48.5% of India’s production).
Q4: Name two GI tagged jaggery varieties from India.
A: Kolhapur Jaggery (Maharashtra) and Muzaffarnagar Gur (Uttar Pradesh).
Q5: What is khandsari in relation to jaggery?
A: Khandsari is a semi‑processed sugar that comes between jaggery and white sugar.
Month: Current Affairs - May 20, 2026
Category: GITagged