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Abstract:
In today’s world, there is a drastic change in lifestyle which spurred a global nutrition transition and
immediate actions are needed to create food systems that nourish people and sustain the planet. Singju, the
traditional salad food of the Meiteis can be one such solution which has potential benefits for the long-term
nutrition, health benefits and a sustainable livelihood. Altogether, 25 (twenty five) underutilised plants used in
the traditional salad singju have been recorded that provide benefit for health and well being that can play an
important role in contributing to the livelihoods of rural and peri-urban dwellers alike. This food can bring an
entire new dimension to the present food industry because singju contain bioceuticals that provide beneficial
health and wellness effects.
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