8 things to know about Judima

# Judima is a popular alcoholic beverage of the Dimasa tribe of Dima Hasao district of Assam.

# The mellow yellow coloured traditional rice wine is an integral part of the Dimasa social and cultural life.

# Judima is exceptionally popular among the Dimasas and others. It tastes awesome, and is somewhat like honey.

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# Glutinous rice (especially Bora) is mixed with powdered bark of Thembra plant to make the starter cake.

# Starter cake is mixed with cooked rice and water and is allowed to ferment. It takes five to seven days for the alcoholic beverage to be ready.

# The unique taste of Judima is a result of the mixture of the powdered bark of Thembra.

# Judima is believed to have tremendous health benefits. It is beneficial for kidney ailments and is also believed to be good for heart.

# Judima is unique, & a fit contender for GI registration.