| Video Credit:
N. Rajesh
You would have seen these betel leaves in a number of events, comparable to weddings, housewarmings, temple festivals and different auspicious events.
This is the Authoor betel leaf, that’s distinctive to the village of Authoor in Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu.
Known regionally as “Authoor Vetrilai”, it has now earned a Geographical Indication tag.
A Geographical Indication tag is a label that’s utilized to merchandise which have a particular geographical origin and which have traits associated to a specific location.
Vetrilai is thought by varied different names, comparable to tambulam in Sanskrit, paan in Hindi, tamula pakukilli in Telugu.
The distinctive character of Authoor betel leaf grown in Nattukodi, is that stalks are prolonged when in comparison with others.
While packing, the moisture degree of lengthy stalk helps to retain the freshness of the betel leaf and enhance the shelf life.
The Authoor betel leaf is thought for its spicy after-taste.
Video: N. Rajesh
Script: Sangeetha Kandavel
Production: Gayatri Menon
Voiceover: Kanishkaa Balachandran
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