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074. Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat

Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat is a very delicious and very popular meat obtained from the native poultry breed Kadaknath of Dhar and Jhabua regions in Madhya Pradesh. The peculiarity of this breed is that most of the internal organs show the characteristic black pigmentation. It is due to deposition of melanin pigment in the connective tissue of organs and in the dermis, a genetic condition called "Fibromelanosis".

Kadaknath (scientific name:  Gallus gallus domesticus), also called Kali Masi ("fowl having black flesh"), is an Indian breed of chicken. These birds are mostly bred by the rural and tribals. There are three varieties: jet black, golden and pencilled.

The meat is considered a delicacy and have good demand in the market. The tribal value the breed for its cultural as well as its health values and also consider it sacred. Though comparatively expensive the meat and eggs are rich source of protein. 

The meat is high in iron and amino acids and low in fat & cholesterol. Kadaknath chicken meat contains many kinds of amino acids (18 kinds of amino acids including the 8 essential amino acids for human body), Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, niacin, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acid, etc.

Kadaknath chicken meat has special medicinal value in homeopathy and a particular nervous disorder. The tribal uses kadaknath blood in the treatment of chronic disease in human beings and its meat as aphrodisiac (believed to infuse vigor). Kadaknath chicken meat has a peculiar effectiveness in treating women’s discuss, sterility, Menoxenic(abnormal menstruation), habitual abortion.

GI Tag Registration Date         : 30 July 2018

GI Tag Number                         : 378

Certificate Number                  : 321

Geographical Area                  : Madhya Pradesh

Special Cover Release Date   : 17 August 2021

Cancellation                             : Bhopal 462 001

Type                                          : GI Tag Cover

Cover Identification Number  : MP CO - 9/2021

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