Last Updated: 15 Feb 2024
Emphasis on mass processing of Kinnow fruit for better market support to crop
Punjab produces 5 lakh tonnes of Kinnow on 33000 acres of land[1]
May 2023: Launched for commercial use
Developed by Government's Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd
Recipe uses Kinnow, Juniper and other spices
Took 2 years to perfect the recipe
Developed by French Sommelier using special copper based distilling process
Won the silver position in the gin category at the ProWine Spirit Challenge in Mumbai
Aimed at boosting the use of lower grade fruit not preferred for retail sale
Aimed at utilizing 50,000 tonnes of C & D grade fruit variety
Limited test launched in July 2023
Healthier option with only 4-5% of sugar content, in comparison to other fruits which have 40-50% of sugar
1st variant is Kinnow juice mixed with beetroot and carrot
2nd Varaint is Kninnow juice with lemon and apple
The recipe and process stabalises the natual bitter flavour of the fruit
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