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Food Stuff · West Bengal

Bardhaman Mihidana

GI Registered West Bengal Food Stuff
GI numberGI-35
Typical price₹300 - ₹500 per kg
Verified cooperativesBardhaman Misanna Producer Co
StateWest Bengal

About Bardhaman Mihidana

Bardhaman Mihidana is a small-grained sweet from the town of Bardhaman in West Bengal. It looks like tiny golden granules, resembling boondi, but the texture is softer and it is flavoured with saffron and sugar syrup. Mihidana is served at celebrations, given as a gift, and often bought by travellers passing through Bardhaman on the way to Kolkata.

Heritage and place

A popular account credits a local sweet maker with creating mihidana in the early twentieth century for a visit by a senior colonial official, and the sweet's fame grew from there. Together with sitabhog, another local speciality, it became a symbol of the town. The GI protects the name for sweets made in Bardhaman and prevents look-alike products from claiming the town's identity.

How it is made

Fine gram flour and rice flour are mixed into a batter that is dropped through a perforated ladle into hot ghee or oil, forming tiny droplets. These are fried, drained and then soaked in fragrant sugar syrup infused with saffron or flavouring, so the granules stay soft but separate. Skill in controlling temperature and syrup consistency prevents lumps and keeps the texture light.

Registry record

Bardhaman Mihidana is listed in this catalogue as GI-35, a Geographical Indication tagged product of West Bengal in the food stuff category. The name is legally protected: only producers within the notified region may sell under it. Confirm the entry in the official GI Journal before relying on it commercially.

◈ How to spot a fake Bardhaman Mihidana

What to check

Look for evenly sized, golden granules that are moist but not soggy, with a gentle saffron aroma. Sticky clumps or an oily smell suggest poor quality or old stock. Check the date on packed boxes, and eat within a few days. If you are visiting the region, buy from established Bardhaman sweet shops, which sell fresh batches and pack the sweet properly for travel.

  • Micro-fine golden dessert grains made from gram flour and saffron-infused ghee; duplicates are regular thick boondi tinted with cheap chemical dyes.

Price to expect

Genuine Bardhaman Mihidana typically sells in the range of ₹300 - ₹500 per kg. Prices far below that range are a common sign of an imitation.

Where to buy

Look for authorised sellers such as Bardhaman Misanna Producer Co, or government emporia and cooperatives in West Bengal.

Catalogue record

Catalogue record: GI-35 · West Bengal · reviewed

Frequently asked questions

What is the GI registration number of Bardhaman Mihidana?

This catalogue lists Bardhaman Mihidana as GI-35. Registration numbers should be confirmed against the official GI Journal before commercial use.

Where is Bardhaman Mihidana made?

Bardhaman Mihidana is produced in West Bengal, in the food stuff category of this catalogue.

Can Bardhaman Mihidana legally be made outside West Bengal?

No. GI protection means only producers within the notified region of West Bengal may legally sell goods under the name “Bardhaman Mihidana”.

What does genuine Bardhaman Mihidana cost?

Genuine Bardhaman Mihidana typically sells in the range of ₹300 - ₹500 per kg. Prices far below this range are a common sign of an imitation.

How can I spot a fake Bardhaman Mihidana?

Micro-fine golden dessert grains made from gram flour and saffron-infused ghee; duplicates are regular thick boondi tinted with cheap chemical dyes.

Where should I buy genuine Bardhaman Mihidana?

Look for authorised sellers such as Bardhaman Misanna Producer Co, or government emporia and cooperatives in West Bengal.