Visiting Goa? Local brands you need to know about

WHAT’S IN A NAME

Quite a number of Goan brands have made their mark over the years, their products being highly sought-after by locals, tourists (as souvenirs) and even exported. Some of them are …

ZANTYE CASHEWS

Since 1928, the name ‘Zantye’ has been synonymous with cashews in Goa. Currently, choco coated, drum roasted, salted, cashew butter and chilly garlic are among the flavours offered by the Zantye brand.

REGO’S BEBINCA

Rego’s began operations in 2015. Besides producing an assortment of Goan masalas, canned products etc, Rego’s also manufactures bebinca, which is available in travel-friendly packaging.

GOANA FOODS

For decades, Goana Foods’ range of traditional Goan masalas and pickles (which includes recheado, cafreal and para to name a few) have been a popular choice not only for tourists, but also for the local population, thanks to the delicious flavours.

KARMA MASALA

Started in 1987, the Karma brand produces easy-to-use traditional Goan cooking pastes, spice powders, seafood pickles and more.

MADAME ROSA DISTILLERIES

Big Boss is perhaps the most popular feni from Goa's well-known distillery since 1933. Lembranca, Fish & Feni, Bullet Proof, PVV are some of the brands from the house of Madame Rosa Distilleries.

MARIO GALLERY

Own a piece of art created by India’s legendary cartoonist of Goan origin, Mario Miranda. At the Mario Gallery, visitors can choose from a selection of practical and decorative items such as coasters, mugs, tiles and even face masks, adorned with stunning art by Miranda.

COSTA’S

Costa’s, established in 1885, manufactures several food products, including Goan pork sausages – a pickled delicacy, local known as chouriço – which are vacuum packed, making them easy and convenient for travellers to carry back home.

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