**3.5 Navara rice laddoo**

*Protecting Rice Grains in the Post-Genomic Era*

**Composition (mean value) of nutrients in the recipes**

**174**

**Parameter** Moisture (g)

Protein (g) Total fat (g) Minerals (g)

Fiber (g) Carbohydrates (g)

Energy (kcal)

Calcium (g) Phosphorus (mg)

Iron (mg)

**Table 2.**

*Nutritious assessment of the formulated recipes.*

**Kheer** 122.93 ± 0.12

21.1 ± 0.19 81.215 ± 0.11

4.05 ± 0.45 7.665 ± 0.4 383.54 ± 0.32 2341.4 ± 4.11 260.25 ± 0.14

579 ± 1.9 8.872 ± 0.9 *Note: the table exhibits the mean result of nutritional values from laboratory analysis report.*

**Pan cake** 52.19 ± 0.41 18.48 ± 0.14 66.25 ± 0.01 4.335 ± 0.02 8.535 ± 0.51 357.21 ± 0.12 2060.55 ± 0.98

340.25 ± 1.4

492 ± 1.77 5.251 ± 0.12

**Puttu** 40.6 ± 0.77 25.91 ± 0.12

83.21 ± 2.1 5.07 ± 0.4 12.405 ± 0.94 280.805 ± 0.31

1920.45 ± 2.1

281.5 ± 2.39

652 ± 4.0 4.83 ± 0.89

**Kolukattai** 30.99 ± 1.01 20.02 ± 0.69 46.84 ± 0.31

3.84 ± 0.04 8.53 ± 0.44 314.78 ± 0.11

1742.1 ± 0.6 232.5 ± 1.89

567 ± 7.4 6.221 ± 0.2

**Laddoo** 15.075 ± 0.12

21.41 ± 0.94 63.035 ± 1.45

5.67 ± 0.17 4.73 ± 0.004 361.08 ± 0.14 2018.45 ± 1.33

489 ± 3.95 528.5 ± 1.21 3.0825 ± 0.14

**Kesari**

50.532 ± 0.66

20.35 ± 0.47

60.69 ± 1.98

5.55 ± 0.1

17.665 ± 0.14

359.965 ± 7.1

1988.65 ± 0.78

286.5 ± 1.30

506 ± 2.14

1.63 ± 0.03

Navara rice is a popular variety of rice used in Kerala Ayurvedic medicines, which help in treating arthritis and many neuro disorders [40]. The recipe has protein (21.41 g), vitamin C (73.1 mg), and niacin (4.201 mg). This rice variety is more helpful to reduce pain due to arthritis, strengthen bones, and promote the growth of red blood cells [41].

### **3.6 Rose matta rice kesari**

Rose matta rice is a popular coarse rice variety consumed commonly in Kerala. This variety of rice is a good source of fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin A [39]. The kesari recipe formulated with this rice is enhanced by the rice's natural pink color. The recipe is nutritious with a high content of calcium (286.5 mg) and fiber (17.665 g).

The recipes formulated can be also infused and altered with other coarse rice varieties; the nutritive value is more dependent upon the coarse rice variety used. On an overall analysis, the recipes formulated with coarse rice are rich in vitamins like vitamin B and vitamin C, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, protein, and fiber.
