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Chatrik Umorok is a prized variety of king chilli (Capsicum chinense) associated with the Chatrik area of Ukhrul district, Manipur. It is renowned for its exceptionally high pungency, reportedly exceeding 1 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), along with a distinctive smoky and fruity aroma. The Manipur Government has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag … Continue reading Chatrik Umorok

Makhayatmubi is an indigenous, high-yielding variety of field pea (Pisum sativum) traditionally cultivated in Manipur during the winter rabi season. It is valued by local communities for its adaptability and productivity. The pea is consumed both as a fresh green vegetable and in its mature form, with the dried seeds being used in a variety … Continue reading Makhayatmubi Field Pea

Khousabung pineapple, grown in the Khousabung area of Churachandpur district, Manipur, is a renowned Giant Kew variety known for its large size, juicy sweetness and fibreless flesh. The variety was reportedly introduced to Khousabung in 1947 by Pu Songpu Gangte, who brought it from Lakhipur in Assam. The Manipur Government has applied for a Geographical … Continue reading Khousabung Pineapple

Kanglayen, the Manipuri name for the split-gill mushroom (Schizophyllum commune), is a wild edible fungus that commonly grows on decaying wood after rainfall. It is traditionally consumed in Manipur, including in dishes such as paknam and eromba, and is valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. The Manipur Government has applied for a Geographical Indication … Continue reading Kanglayen (Schizophyllum commune)

Heimang (Rhus chinensis), also called Chinese sumac, is a small deciduous tree native to East Asia and Northeast India, particularly Manipur. Its berries are traditionally wild-foraged and sun-dried, producing a distinctive tart spice with notes resembling cranberry and jujube. In Assam, it is known as Nagatenga. The Manipur Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department has initiated … Continue reading Heimang (Rhus chinensis) – GI Tag Initiative

Talui Garlic, locally known as Shuri Kaso, is a rare indigenous garlic variety cultivated in Talui village of Ukhrul district, Manipur. Traditionally grown by the Tangkhul community, it is valued for its distinctive flavour and medicinal properties and provides an important source of livelihood for hill farmers. The Manipur Government has applied for a Geographical … Continue reading Talui Garlic (Shuri Kaso)