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{{Short description|Type of Turmeric variety cultivated in Maharashtra, India}}
{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Sangli turmeric (सांगलीची हळद)
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| description =Sangli turmeric is a turmeric variety cultivated in [[Maharashtra]]
| type =[[Turmeric]]
| area = Sangli district
| country = [[India]]
| registered = 7 November 2018
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| official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/496|ipindia.gov.in}}}}

'''Sangli turmeric''' is a variety of [[turmeric]] mainly grown in the [[State of India|Indian state]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pullaiah |first1=T. |last2=Krishnamurthy |first2=K. V. |last3=Bahadur |first3=Bir |title=Ethnobotany of India, 5-Volume Set |date=11 March 2021 |publisher=CRC Press |isbn=978-1-351-73766-1 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=INQhEAAAQBAJ&q=sangli&pg=RA2-PA294 |language=en}}</ref> It is a common and widely cultivated crop in [[Sangli district]]. Turmeric cultivation is prominent in the southern region of Sangli, specifically in the areas of [[Miraj]], [[Tasgaon]], [[Palus, Maharashtra|Palus]], [[Kadegaon]], [[Walwa, Sangli|Walwa]], [[Vita, Maharashtra|Vita]], [[Khanapur (Vita)|Khanapur]], and Chinchali. Sangli accounts for nearly 70 per cent of the state’s total production and stands as the premier trading hub for turmeric in Asia, and possibly globally.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Murthy |first1=Hosakatte Niranjana |last2=Paek |first2=Kee Yoeup |last3=Park |first3=So-Young |title=Bioactive Compounds in the Storage Organs of Plants |date=2024 |publisher=Springer Nature |isbn=978-3-031-44746-4 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Yjz-EAAAQBAJ&dq=sangli+turmeric&pg=PA401 |access-date=24 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite news |title='Sangli chi halad' finally gets geographical indication (GI) tag |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/sangli-chi-halad-finally-gets-geographical-indication-gi-tag/story-Dc8ZmIg3z4AtXGABfiObML.html |access-date=24 December 2024 |agency=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The district has garnered the nickname "Saffron City" due to its strong association with turmeric.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rhizome rot effect: Yield of turmeric crop in Maharashtra likely to be reduced by 20 per cent |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/rhizome-rot-effect-yield-of-turmeric-crop-in-maharashtra-likely-to-be-reduced-by-20-per-cent/story-PwCL3PWgGZgJtR4UORs5rK.html |access-date=24 December 2024 |agency=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

Under its [[Geographical Indications in India|Geographical Indication]] tag, it is referred to as "Sangli Turmeric".<ref name=":2" />

==Name==
Sangli turmeric is a prized crop in Sangli district and so named after it, with Sangli earning the reputation as the "Turmeric City" due to its extensive production of turmeric.<ref name=":2" />

===Local name===
It is known locally as Sanglichi Halad (सांगलीची हळद). "Halad" means turmeric in the local state language of [[Marathi language|Marathi]].<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{cite book |last1=Ram |first1=Srirangam Sri |last2=Kumar |first2=Manish |last3=Jha |first3=Rohit Deo |title=Indian Economy - Principles, Policies, and Progress {{!}} For UPSC & State Civil Services Examinations {{!}} First Edition {{!}} By Pearson |date=2020 |publisher=Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Limited |isbn=978-93-5394-427-8 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RZfJDwAAQBAJ&dq=sangli+turmeric+gi+tag&pg=SA28-PA7 |access-date=24 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

==Description==
Sangli Turmeric is highly prized for its rich saffron color, making it a sought-after ingredient among spice manufacturers. This variety boasts a unique flavor profile, characterized by earthy, slightly bitter, and hot peppery notes, accompanied by a mustardy aroma. The appearance of Sangli Turmeric is marked by thick, fleshy rhizomes with less wrinkles and thin skin. Its saffron color and thick size make it an ideal addition to various culinary preparations, imparting a deep color and a distinctive flavor. Sangli Turmeric has worldwide acceptance. Sangli turmeric is renowned for its saffron color and distinctive flavor as unlike other varieties, the color of Sangli turmeric rhizomes remains consistent inside and out due to the local soil.<ref name=":2" />

Sangli district features a traditional, airtight underground storage system for turmeric, locally referred to as "Peve".<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ravindran |first1=P. N. |last2=Babu |first2=K. Nirmal |last3=Sivaraman |first3=Kandaswamy |title=Turmeric: The genus Curcuma |date=1 March 2007 |publisher=CRC Press |isbn=978-1-4200-0632-2 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=P2ykHQi6RvMC&dq=sangli+turmeric&pg=PA469 |access-date=24 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The unique color and aroma of Sangli turmeric are attributed to "Peve" and the physical properties of the local soil. These storage pits are found in the open fields of Haripur and Sangliwadi villages.<ref name=":2" />

"Rajapuri" is a renowned turmeric variety originating from Sangli district.<ref name=":7" /> Sangli turmeric gained fame as "Rajapuri turmeric" due to its export to several countries through the [[Rajapur, Maharashtra|Rajapur]] harbor port.<ref>{{cite book |title=At Sangli itself the local produce is known as Rajapuri ... Port in Ratnagiri district - Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=At+Sangli+itself+the+local+produce+is+known+as+Rajapuri+...+Port+in+Ratnagiri+district&udm=36&gs_lp=EhBnd3Mtd2l6LW1vZGVsZXNzIlZBdCBTYW5nbGkgaXRzZWxmIHRoZSBsb2NhbCBwcm9kdWNlIGlzIGtub3duIGFzIFJhamFwdXJpIC4uLiBQb3J0IGluIFJhdG5hZ2lyaSBkaXN0cmljdEitClDgB1jgB3ADeACQAQGYAYECoAGoA6oBBTAuMS4xuAEDyAEA-AEC-AEBmAIDoAImwgILEAAYgAQYsAMYogTCAggQABiwAxjvBZgDAIgGAZAGBZIHATOgB54E |access-date=24 December 2024}}</ref> In 2009, Sangli APMC celebrated 100 years of turmeric trading. The historic "Turmeric Wayade Bazar" auction system began in Sangli in 1910.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Sangli Turmeric |url=https://ipindia.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOJournal/1_2630_1/Journal_108.pdf |website=Intellectual Property India |access-date=24 December 2024}}</ref>

Turmeric is a significant export item from Sangli district, used as a spice, dye, and in medicinal and cosmetic applications.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite book |title=Maharashtra State Gazetteers |date=1969 |publisher=Director of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=X0QuAAAAIAAJ&q=sangli+halad+export |access-date=24 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref> It is traded to various Indian states, including [[Mumbai]], [[Gujarat]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], and [[Delhi]], as well as exported to countries like the [[Middle East]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Great Britain]], [[United States|America]], and [[Europe|European]] nations.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Sangli's Kavalapur airport receives in-principle nod |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/sanglis-kavalapur-airport-receives-in-principle-nod/articleshow/101559620.cms |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=7 July 2023}}</ref>

Sangli turmeric is a major foreign exchange earner for India. The Sangli [[Agricultural produce market committee|APMC]] has a large-scale auction market system, influencing price fluctuations at the national level.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhosale |first1=Jayashree |title=Turmeric auctions resume at Sangli APMC |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/turmeric-auctions-resume-at-sangli-apmc/articleshow/11677841.cms?from=mdr |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=The Economic Times |date=29 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=BSE launches commodity derivative trading in turmeric |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/commodities/bse-launches-commodity-derivative-trading-in-turmeric-4150051.html |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=Moneycontrol}}</ref> The market review of turmeric transactions at Sangli is published in leading newspapers like the [[The Times of India|Times of India]].<ref name=":7" >{{cite news |last1=Pulloor |first1=Narender |title=A Maha effect on Telangana turmeric prices |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/060221/a-maha-effect-on-telangana-turmeric-prices.html |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=www.deccanchronicle.com |date=6 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> On average, the turmeric trade at Sangli amounts to 1,39,965 quintals per year, contributing substantially to India's total turmeric trade.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite book |title=Host Bibliographic Record for Boundwith Item Barcode 30112050248951 and Others |date=2013 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=M8YmeetltK0C&q=sangli+halad |access-date=24 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

Sangli turmeric is used as a condiment, natural dye, and in traditional medicine and cosmetics, as well as in religious ceremonies.<ref name=":2" />

==Geographical indication==
It was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]] under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] on 7 November 2018 (valid until 25 April 2024).

Sangli Turmeric Cluster Pvt Ltd, from Sangli, proposed the GI registration of Sangli turmeric. After filing the application in August 2014, the Turmeric was granted the GI tag in 2018 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Sangli turmeric" exclusive to the Turmeric grown in the region. It thus became the second turmeric variety from Maharashtra after [[Waigaon Turmeric]] and the 32nd type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.

==See also==
* [[Sangli raisins]]
* [[Kolhapur jaggery]]
* [[Erode Turmeric]]
* [[Vasmat Haldi]]
* [[Waigaon turmeric]]
* [[Lakadong turmeric]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:GI Tagged Turmeric varieties of India]]
[[Category:Turmeric production in India]]
[[Category:Agriculture in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Economy of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Sangli district]]

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