[2][3] It is an agri-product manufactured from sugarcane which is a common and widely cultivated crop in Marayoor and Kanthalloor Grama panchayaths of Devikulam taluk, Idukki district grown particularly by the farmers of Muthuva tribe.
Made without added natural or synthetic colors or artificial sweetening agents, this jaggery has a unique non-salty sweetness and characteristic taste.
[3][citation needed] Marayoor Jaggery, renowned for its exceptional quality, is produced using traditional methods in approximately 150 country sheds scattered throughout the sugarcane fields of the region.
The juice is then boiled in large, copper or galvanized iron vessels fueled by bagasse (sugarcane waste) over a furnace, optimized with chimneys and baffles for efficient heat absorption.
Once the optimal consistency is reached, the concentrated juice is transferred to wooden troughs for setting, after which it is hand-rolled into distinctive balls, bearing the artisan's fingerprint impressions.