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Comparing nutrition and health benefits of ponk and jowar two forms of sorghum

Comparison of the Nutritional Composition and Secondary Metabolites of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench in its immature form (Ponk) and mature form (Jowar) to assess their Potential Dietary Benefits. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/091581
Enrollment
100
Registered
2025-07-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr BMN College of Home Science
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects who are apparently healthy, aged between 18 to 40 years, willing to consume the sorghum-based product for the study duration, and able to give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with known allergies to cereals/millets, those with diagnosed metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes, thyroid issues), gastrointestinal conditions, or currently on any therapeutic diet or medications.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the nutritional composition (carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, moisture, ash content) and secondary metabolites (e.g., phenolic content, antioxidant activity) of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench in its immature form (ponk) and mature form (jowar)Timepoint: 2 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To develop traditional food products using ponk & jowar to evaluate their acceptability through sensory evaluation & overall acceptabilityTimepoint: 2 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rupali Sengupta

Dr BMN College of Home Science

rupali@bmncollege.com9892415789

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026