The iconic 'Jalbhara' (also spelled Jalbhora) sweet from Chandannagar, West Bengal, received its Geographical Indication (GI) tag — official recognition of its unique origin and characteristics. Jalbhara is a traditional Bengali dessert known for its unique liquid sugar syrup-filled centre encased in a thin outer shell of cottage cheese (chhena). It is a specialty of Chandannagar in Hooghly district, with a history dating back over 100 years. The GI tag will help protect the product from imitation and enhance the market value for local confectioners. West Bengal is among India's leading states for GI tagged products.
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Chandannagar's 'Jalbhara' Sweet Gets Geographical Indication (GI) Tag — West Bengal's Iconic Liquid-Centre Dessert Recognised
Key Points
- The iconic 'Jalbhara' (also spelled Jalbhora) sweet from Chandannagar, West Bengal, received its Geographical Indication (GI) tag — official recognition of its unique origin and characteristics
- Jalbhara is a traditional Bengali dessert known for its unique liquid sugar syrup-filled centre encased in a thin outer shell of cottage cheese (chhena)
- It is a specialty of Chandannagar in Hooghly district, with a history dating back over 100 years
- The GI tag will help protect the product from imitation and enhance the market value for local confectioners
- West Bengal is among India's leading states for GI tagged products
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• Chandannagar Jalbhara sweet: receives GI tag; Chandannagar, Hooghly district, West Bengal • Jalbhara: traditional Bengali sweet; liquid sugar syrup centre + chhena (cottage cheese) outer shell • GI Act: Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999; GI Registry Chennai • West Bengal: among India's top states for GI tagged products; other WB GIs: Darjeeling Tea, Rasgolla
