Joha Rice

Santhosh Kumar 26/06/2023

Joha rice upsc notes
Context: Recent research
Research at: Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology
Subject: Nutraceutical properties of Joha rice
About Joha Rice
Variety: Aromatic rice
Origin: Northeastern India
Traditional claims: Lower risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
Findings
Essential fatty acids discovered
Linoleic acid (omega-6)
Linolenic acid (omega-3)
Role: Maintaining various physiological conditions
Effect: Omega-3 prevents metabolic diseases
Examples: Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer
In diabetic rats: Reduced blood glucose levels
Scented Joha rice
Feature: Balanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
Comparison: Non-scented variety
Benefits
Contents: Antioxidants, flavonoids, phenolics
Contribute to: Beneficial effects
Bioactive compounds identified
Include: Oryzanol, ferulic acid, tocotrienol
Include: Caffeic acid, catechuic acid, gallic acid, tricin
Effects: Antioxidant, hypoglycaemic, cardio-protective

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