Joha Rice
- Scientists explored nutraceutical properties of Joha rice (a GI Tag rice from Assam) and detected two unsaturated fatty acids:
- linoleic acid (omerga-6)
- linolenic acid (omega-3).
- Joha rice has a more balanced ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in comparison to widely consumed non-scented variety.
- Joha is a short-grain winter paddy known for its significant aroma and taste.
- Joha varieties are mostly short or medium grained and have very low yield potential.
- It is effective in lowering blood glucose and preventing diabetes onset.
- It is also rich in several antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolics.
About GI Tag in India
- GI tag is the abbreviation of Geographical Indications tags.
- It came into force with effect from 15th September 2003.
- Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in India, in 2004
