Jakhiya (Teekweed)

Category : Spices, Seasonings and Masalas

Weight Available : 100 gms, 250 gms

Price : Rs. 250/Kg

Product Description

Bringing to you the famous Himalayan Jakihya of Uttarakhand! Sourced from the alpine forests of Tehri Garhwal, Trishulii Jakhiya is cultivated in a completely natural way, without the use of chemicals and pesticides of any kind. The unique taste and flavour of our Jakhiya is hard to find! Jakhiya is used as a prime ingredient in tadkas to enhance the taste and flavour. It is also used in pickles and parathas.

Health Benefits

It has antimicrobial, insecticidal, anti-diarrhoeal and anticonvulsant properties. (Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, 2015)

Nutritional Facts(per 100 gms)

Energy	3.2 Kcal/g
Moisture	11.94 %
Crude Fiber	7.6%
Total carbohydrates	53.18%
Reducing sugars	5.3 mg
Starch	3.8 mg
Amylose	0.63 mg
Amylopectin	3.17 mg
Total protein	28 %
Crude fat	0.5 %
Total lipids	2.2 %
Fatty acids	0.4 %
Vitamin C	0.215 mg
Vitamin E	0.0318 mg
Calcium	1614.2 mg
Magnesium	1434.3 mg
Potassium	145.25 mg
Sodium	59.85 mg
Iron	30.10 mg
Manganese	7.70 mg
Zinc	1.995 mg
Copper	0.471 mg

(Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, 2015)