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Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods · Karnataka — Kodagu (Coorg)
Coorg Green Cardamom
Grown on the misty slopes of Kodagu alongside coffee, Coorg cardamom is valued for its fine aroma and is one of South India's signature spice-belt products.
GI status: GI-registered, 2011
Shelf life: 1–2 years, airtight storage
Women-led sector
| Category | Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods |
|---|---|
| Region | Karnataka — Kodagu (Coorg) |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2011 |
| Typical shelf life | 1–2 years, airtight storage |
| Women's role in production | Hand-picking and grading on Kodagu's cardamom estates draws heavily on women plantation workers. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Cured cardamom's long shelf life fits a federation-run spice-aggregation model well.
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