Preserving the heritage of Mattu gulla - a variety of brinjal unique to Udupi District

Preserving the heritage of Mattu gulla - a variety of brinjal unique to Udupi District

2007

SB348.E5REP-0141

Mattu or Mattu gulla is a unique variety of aubergine with small spines on the stalk grown in Mattu village, Udupi, Karnataka, India. The skin is thin, and virtually gets dissolved on boiling. It is less astringent than other cultivars of gulla/badane. Seeds are less in number and are not bitter. After cooling the fruit pieces retain their firmness. Also, it has smooth consistency and does not leave any fibrous material. It has a special flavour and is useful in traditional food preparations. There is a need to register Mattu gulla under the Geographical Indications of Goods and Registration and Protection Act 1999 for protecting its unique geographic identity.

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