Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Sweet Shop Seeks GI Tag for Rare Sarsatia Dessert
In Sambalpur, India, a 160-year-old sweet shop wants a special label, called a GI tag, for its rare sweet, Sarsatia.
This sweet is made with a special tree resin, rice flour, and sugar.
The owner, Prabhu Lal, says you can't find this sweet anywhere else.
The shop makes around 1,000 pieces daily and ships them to many cities.
The recipe is a family secret passed down through generations.
A local politician is now looking into supporting the shop's request.
A 160-year-old sweet shop in Sambalpur is seeking a GI tag for its unique dessert, Sarsatia.
Sarsatia is made from Ganjer tree resin, a recipe exclusive to the shop.
The dessert is in demand, with orders from major cities and international markets.
The preparation involves collecting resin and mixing it with rice flour and sugar.
The family is keeping the recipe a secret to maintain the dessert's exclusivity and quality.
- Who
- Prabhu Lal, owner of a 160-year-old sweet shop in Sambalpur
- What
- Seeking a GI tag for 'Sarsatia,' a rare dessert made from Ganjer tree resin.
- When
- Since 1866, the shop has been run by the family.
- Where
- Sambalpur, Odisha
- Why
- To protect and promote the unique dessert.
- Sweet Name
- Sarsatia
- Shop Age
- 160 years
- Shop Owner
- Prabhu Lal
- Main Ingredient
- Ganjer tree resin
- Price per piece
- ₹12
- Daily Production
- 1,000 pieces
- GI Tag Request
- Yes