Myndoli Banana (keli) also known as Moira banana or Mandyolichi Kellim ( in Konkani, Goan Local Language) is the local variety of banana grown in the villages of Pernem, Bicholim and Bardez Taluka in North district of Goa. Myndoli banana is an important fruit crop of Goa and is the most popular and tasty banana as compared to other varieties, that is available in Goa.
It is believed that the name Myndoli banana is named after Moira, a village in the Bardez Taluka of the North Goa District as it is believed as this banana were first existed or introduced in Moira village hence derived the name from the area of origin.
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The flesh is deep yellow to golden, meaty and firm. The skin turns from green to golden and develop black spots as it ripens. Myndoli banana has better taste and less or no seeds because of which widely used in preparation of shakes in different variant, in Goa as compared to other varieties.
Myndoli banana has longer shelf life compared to other varieties and over ripe bananas is also had many uses such as shikran or as an ingredients in shira or uttapa. It is high in energy, vitamins and minerals. Many health problems can be avoided by regularly consuming Myndoli banana. It has good nutritional and Medicinal value.
Myndoli Banana are consumed as after lunch or after dinner dessert, steamed "ukdun", roasted "bhajun", fried "talun" and the most popular Goan "Myndolya Kelyacho Halvo" (ripe banana slices fried in ghee and cooked in sugar syrup). Banana shake with milk and icecream is another delicacy, which every one preferred.
Myndoli Banana is a tall variety under AAB genome group. Myndoli Banana is a huge and tall growing banana plant. Myndoli bananas are long and tusk shaped and easily stands apart from other bananas due to their larger size and shape. They look good, taste great and are wonderful to offer as a gift to relatives/ guests.
Myndoli banana are long and hard in consistency. Considered a delicacy and more expensive than other varieties owing to its comparative variety. They are in huge demand, so they sell out in no time and fetch high returns.
GI Tag Registration Date : 14 September 2021
GI Tag Number : 680
Certificate Number : 394
Geographical Area : Goa
Special Cover Release Date : 17 December 2021
Cancellation : Panaji 403 001
Type : GI Tag Cover
Cover Identification Number : MH/69/2021
Total 1000 Number of covers are issued and each cover is numbered.
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