Export of Palmyra Jaggery Powder

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the maiden export of 1.755 metric tonnes of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder from Gobichettipalayam in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, to Varna, Bulgaria, on 15 October 2026. The consignment was certified under India’s National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and European Union (EU) organic standards.

About Palmyra Jaggery Powder

• Source: It is produced from the nectar of Palmyra palm blossoms.
• Traditional significance: Palmyra-based products have long been associated with Tamil Nadu’s agricultural and cultural heritage.
• Alternative sweetener: It is used as a traditional sweetener and can serve as an alternative to refined sugar.
• Potential benefits: It may contain vitamins and minerals, although its nutritional value depends on the product and processing methods.
• Value addition: Processing Palmyra blossom nectar into export-ready products can increase the commercial value of this traditional resource.

About APEDA

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) operates under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It promotes the export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products from India and supports export development, market access and quality-related initiatives.

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