The Gholvad Sapota, also known as Chikoo, is known for its sweet and distinct flavour.
Its GI certificate is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh
It is believed that the unique taste is attributed to the calcium-rich in Gholvad village.
Gholvad is a village in Palghar district of Maharashtra.
About 5000 hectares of land in the Palgahr district are currently under sapota plantation. Only 147 of the 5000 farmers who grow Sapota are
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