Kanji (drink) explained

Kanji is a fermented drink,[1] originating from the Indian subcontinent, made in India for the festival of Holi.[2]

Kanji is made with water, black carrots, beetroot, mustard seeds and heeng. It may be served with boondi sprinkled on top.

Nutritionally, kanji is high in antioxidants. Eleven strains of probiotic bacteria have been isolated from kanji, with the strain Pediococcus acidilactici genotypically characterised with high growth potential.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Kingston. J. J.. Radhika. M.. Roshini. P. T.. Raksha. M. A.. Murali. H. S.. Batra. H. V.. September 2010. Molecular characterization of lactic acid bacteria recovered from natural fermentation of beet root and carrot Kanji. Indian Journal of Microbiology. en. 50. 3. 292–298. 10.1007/s12088-010-0022-0. 0046-8991. 3450057. 23100843.
  2. News: Go for 'desi coolers' this Holi . 7 March 2012 . . 6 June 2012 .
  3. Sharma . Chetna . Sahota . Param Pal . Kaur . Sarabjit . Physicochemical and microbiological evaluation of antioxidant-rich traditional black carrot beverage: Kanji. . Bulletin of the National Research Centre . October 2021 . 45 . 1 . 3,6 . 10.1186/s42269-021-00594-y . 34393474 . 8353425 . 2522-8307. free .

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