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In Context
- Goa’s famed alcoholic beverage Feni has been granted geographical indication (GI) tag which gives local producers exclusive brand protection rights.
- The Goa government in 2016 classified Feni as the Heritage Spirit of Goa.
Goa Cashew Feni
- Feni is a brew made from coconut or cashew fruits.
- It is the first liquor product in the country to obtain ‘Heritage Drink’ status and got its GI certification in 2000.
- Feni was first manufactured in Goa in the 1600s, after the Portuguese imported the cashew plant from Brazil to India. There are currently 26 varieties of feni manufactured in Goa.
- It is used in various cultural traditions, cuisines and is well known for its medicinal value also.
- The two most popular types of feni are cashew feni and toddy palm feni, depending on the original ingredient; however, many other varieties are sold.
- Cashew feni was awarded Geographical Indication registration in 2009 as a speciality alcoholic beverage from Goa.
Geographical Indication (GI) Certification
Other GI-Tags from Goa
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Source: IE
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