What is black wheat ?

A hybrid between purple and blue wheat produced the colored or pigmented wheat variety known as "black wheat."

Recently, farmers have shown interest in colorful wheat, which NABI developed by using conventional methods for plant breeding. Black wheat is one of those foods that is gaining popularity among health-conscious individuals because of its many health benefits.

Rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and naturally occurring antioxidants called "anthocyanins" (fruit quality).

The pigment "Anthocyanin," which also influences the color of fruits and vegetables, is what distinguishes black wheat. The anthocyanins, which are naturally occurring antioxidants that develop in a field during grain filling, are what give wheat its high nutritional worth.

Black wheat is said to contain an anthocyanin concentration of 100–200 ppm, whereas regular wheat has an anthocyanin level of 5ppm (parts per million). Therefore, black wheat is preferred from a scientific standpoint.

The grain's color and nutritional composition are the only morphological distinctions between it and white wheat. The "Nabi MG" variety of black wheat is rich in anthocyanins, which give grains their color, as well as protein, dietary fiber, iron, and zinc. It has great biological value and can be made into a food supplement that improves health. It can fight and address the malnutrition issue on a national and worldwide scale.

NON-GMO:

There is no genetic engineering involved in the production of black wheat. It was produced via conventional plant breeding, which modifies a plant's genetic composition to increase its utility to humans.

As a result, there is no risk to our health. Following seven years of intensive research in various seasons and areas to assess its production potential and adaptability to India's environmental circumstances, black wheat was developed in India at NABI, Mohali, under the guidance of pioneer scientist Dr. Monika Garg.

Bio-fortified black wheat has significant biological value and may be used as a dietary supplement to enhance well-being.

To a certain degree, it can help eradicate malnutrition, a serious and pervasive problem that gets little attention. The black wheat variety known as "Nabi MG" has a higher zinc and iron content than ordinary wheat, suggesting double bio-fortified lines that are expected to significantly improve human health.

Besides being a grain devoid of gluten, black wheat is a good source of protein, fiber, vitamin B, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and copper. Compared to regular wheat seeds (amber-colored seeds), black wheat seeds have higher levels of protein and carbohydrates.

Black wheat is thought to be more nutrient-dense than regular wheat types, having a 60% higher iron level, and have the greatest anthocyanin content of any color line. 
Depending on their varying concentrations, anthocyanins—a naturally occurring water-soluble pigment—give most dark fruits and vegetables their red, orange, black, blue, and purple hues. These can function as antioxidants and aid in the prevention of aging, diabetes, cancer, inflammation, heart disease, and obesity. The most widely used wheat cultivars are white (amber) in color, with higher levels of protein and polysaccharides than regular wheat seeds (amber).

Compared to less common blue and purple-colored wheat, black wheat has a greater protein content (17.71%) and is more anthocyanin-rich.

An estimated 100 g of black wheat has 1.2 g of fat, 12 g of protein, 12 g of fiber, and 64.8 g of carbohydrates on average.

Nutritional benefits of black wheat 

100 g portion of black wheat bread normally contains

• 313 Calories,

• 53 grams of Carbohydrates,

• 6 grams of Fat, and

• 9 grams of Protein.

• Obesity: Studies have indicated that black wheat has very promising effects in lowering obesity.

• Enhanced Immunity: Black wheat contains more antioxidants than white wheat, in addition to anthocyanins, which control our body's free radicals and antibodies.

• Benefits of Black Wheat for the Eyes: Black wheat protects the eyes from oxidative damage and vision loss. Black currants are also high in anthocyanin, which improves night vision.

• Black wheat grain aids in body construction and preserves the body's water balance.

• For those who are gluten intolerant, this gluten-free cereal is helpful. Black wheat chapatti is a better option for people with wheat allergies or digestive problems because wheat protein, or "gluten," causes inflammation that damages the body's delicate tissues and organs. In mouse studies at NABI, it was shown to prevent hypertension, lower serum cholesterol, and other conditions.

• High in vitamin B, meaning it contains higher folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.

• Minerals contain zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. The main constituents of human tissue are lipids and amino acids.

• Black wheat's unsaturated fatty acids also lower the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (including hypertension, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and coronary artery disease), and cardiac illnesses.

• • Constipation and other digestive diseases can be effectively treated with black wheat chapattis