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Jharkhand's Hadiya: Not Just an Intoxicating Drink, 7 Years of Research Uncovers Amazing Facts.
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News18•25-09-2026, 16:24
Jharkhand's Hadiya: Not Just an Intoxicating Drink, 7 Years of Research Uncovers Amazing Facts.
- •Dr. Sukanya Hembram's 7-year research reveals special qualities of Hadiya, a traditional Jharkhand drink.
- •Hadiya is prepared by fermenting rice with 'Ranu,' an herbal mixture made from leaves and bark.
- •Lab tests found antioxidant and antimicrobial elements in Hadiya, potentially affecting the digestive system.
- •The research, titled 'Study of Fermentation, Antioxidative and Antimicrobial Aspects of Traditional Rice Beverage 'Hadiya',' aims for scientific understanding.
- •Dr. Sukanya visited rural areas to observe and understand the traditional Hadiya-making process.
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Hadiya is traditionally prepared by first fermenting rice and then adding 'ranu', which is a herbal mixture made from the leaves and bark of several trees.
The seven-year research on Hadiya was conducted by Dr. Sukanya Hembram, a researcher at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University.
Laboratory testing of Hadiya revealed the presence of antioxidant elements that can affect the body, particularly aspects related to the digestive system, alongside isolated bacteria whose antimicrobial properties were tested.
