Badlapur Jamun
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| Badlapur Jamun (बदलापूर जांभूळ) | |
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| Geographical indication | |
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| Alternative names | Badlapur Jambhul |
| Description | Jamun variety grown in Maharashtra, India |
| Type | Jamun |
| Area | Badlapur |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 31 March 2024 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
The Badlapur Jamun refers to the traditional variety of the jamun fruit (Syzygium cumini) grown in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Badlapur Jamun is grown in abundance in the Badlapur region of Ambernath taluka located in Thane district.[1]
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Badlapur Jamun".[2] The fruit is known by other names, including Black plum, Indian blackberry, and Malabar plum.
Description
It is a vivid purple fruit with a sweet-and-tart taste.[5] This jamun variety from Badlpaur is unique in shape and size compared to other varieties. Cultivated across 20 villages in Badlapur, this jamun variety is native to the region.[6] The region's laterite soil and climate make the fruit rich in iron and nutrients.[3] The fruit is a source of income for the local tribals from the Katkari and Thakar communities who are primarily involved in plucking and selling the Badlapur jamun fruit. It is eaten for its health benefits, which include anti-diabetes and anti-cancer properties. The seeds are used to make medicine for blood sugar control, and the leaves are used to treat jaundice. The Adivasi community in the Jambhul village of Badlapur used a barter system for years, trading jamuns for food and other essentials.[7][5] As of 2023, environmentalists have readied 2,000 saplings to supplement the existing 1,250 trees in and around Badlapur.[8][9]
Photo Gallery
Actual photos from Aditya Gole of Jambhul Parisamvardhan and Samuday Vikas Charitable Trust - the original applicants for the GI Tag registration
Aditya Gole inspecting Jamun plant nursery at Badlapur
Badlapur Jamun size measurement – Approx. 3.5 cm in length
Closeup photo of Badlapur Jamun
Inspecting Badlapur Jamun in hand
Trenches prepared in Chamtoli village for planting
