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The famous Kovilpatti kadalai mittai has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The application was filed by the Kovilpatti Regional Kadalaimittai Manufacturers.
The famous Kovilpatti kadalai mittai has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The application was filed by the Kovilpatti Regional Kadalaimittai Manufacturers.
Kovilpatti kadalai mittai is a candy made of peanuts held together with glistening syrup, and topped with wisps of grated coconut dyed pink, green and yellow. In Kovilpatti, it is sold as single rectangular chunks, or rather cuboids, sealed in packets. The candy is produced from groundnuts and organic jaggery obtained from specific locations. Water from the Thamirabarani is used to enhance its taste.