Khurasani Imli

Recently, the Khurasani Imli, fruit of Mandu’s iconic Baobab tree, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

  • Khurasani Imli or Tamarind is a fruit of Mandu’s (Madhya Pradesh) iconic Baobab tree.
  • It was brought to Mandav during the reign of Mahmud Khilji in the 14th century and its name was changed from ‘Baobab’ to “Khurasani Imli.
  • Tribal communities have traditionally used not only the pulp but also the tree’s juice and dried bark for treating ailments such as diabetes.
  • It is packed with Vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential ....
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