Kadaknath

Introduction Kadaknath or Kali Masi(fowl with black flesh) is unique breed of chicken that is completely black in colour. Apart from its meat,it's bones and most organs are also black. It's egg are also in black.  Its black colour stems from deposition of melanin pigment. This breed of chicken is popular for its adaptability and flavourful good tasting black meat, which is believed to have medicinal properties. It contains 25–27% of protein in comparison with other breeds of chicken that contain 18% Protein. Breeders claim that it's  cholesterol content is just 0.73–1.05%,in comparison with 13–25% level in regular white chickens. It is from Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh and has received Geographical Indication(GI) tag. It was awarded GI tag in “meat product, poultry and poultry meat”, category. GI tag will ensure that no one else can use name kadaknath chicken while selling any other black chicken. It will also enhances its commercial value that wi...