What Is Virgin Coconut Oil From Andaman Islands That Recently Received GI-Tag? Find Out Here

Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

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Nicobar district's VCO

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Cold-pressed oil

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High nutritional value

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Andaman's VCO

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GI tag

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Virgin Coconut Oil

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Production process

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