Kaji Nemu also known as nemu tenga in Assamese, are cultivars of lemon, which are found and cultivated in the Indian state of Assam. It is recognised as the State fruit of Assam. The uniqueness of the fruit lies in its bearing habit. Even if it gets ripened it doesn’t fall from the tree up to a very long period.
Kaji nemu produces fruits all-round the year having two peak seasons in a year. They have a tendency of cluster bearing habit. Fruits are seedless with 9-12 segments. Flower colour varies from purple to slightly reddish. Major producing districts include Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Cachar, Chirang, Nalbari and Dima Hasao.
All the citrus fruits differ in their sensory qualities due to variations in acid content and essential oil composition. Likewise, taste and aroma of Kaji nemu (Citrus limon) differs from other citrus fruits like Gul nemu (Citrus jambhiri) and Jora tenga (Citrus medica) which is unique and the people of Assam has been experiencing and relishing it generation after generation.
Organoleptic properties of Citrus fruits depend on the characteristic flavour profile and taste. Essentially Kaji nemu is sour due to organic acids present in juice predominantly citric acid. Distinct aroma is mainly coming from peel in the form of essential oils.
Kaji nemu is mainly propagated through asexual means. The indigenous farmers of Assam primarily use stem cutting to propagate this crop and they know the propagation techniques the best. Loamy soil with uniform texture up to a depth of 3 m is ideal for cultivation. It thrives well in humid sub tropics of the region. Water logging should be avoided.
Kaji nemu is comparatively larger than the regular lemon. The sour citrus fruit is widely used in culinary, beverages, industries and medicines. These lemons are an important part of Assamese cuisine. Assam lemons are used for preparing refreshing drinks and pickles as well as garnishing curry and other dishes
GI Tag Registration Date : 12 September 2019
GI Tag Number : 609
Certificate Number : 361
Geographical Area : Assam
Special Cover Release Date : 25 August 2021
Cancellation : Tinsukia 786 125
Type : GI Tag Cover
Cover Identification Number : ASM/04/2021
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Back Side Scan of Cover
India Post has also issued a Postage Stamp on Kaji Nemu details of the same are furnished below.
Postage Stamp Extracted from Souvenir Sheet
"Geographical Indications : Agriculture Goods"
Issued on 13 February 2023
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