Organic innovation assam
INTRODUCTION ABOUT MITHA PAT (ORGANIC INNOVATION ASSAM)
MITHA PAT is an incredibly sweet herb, obtained by a natural selective breeding process of the sweetest MITHA PAT parent plants. The sweetener the sweetener, extracted from the plants, is 300 times sweeter than sugar. The fresh leaves have a nice liquorice taste. What makes the MITHA PAT plant so special is that it can be used to replace sugar (sucrose). Many different uses of MITHA PAT are already well-known: as table sugar, in soft drinks, pastry, pickles, tobacco products, candy, jam, yogurt, chewing gum, sorbets... The dried leaves of MITHA PAT are about 40 times sweeter than sugar. The documented properties of MITHA PAT are antibacterial, anti fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-yeast, cardio tonic, diuretic, hypoglycemic and hence a boon to diabetic people, hypotensive, tonic, and vasodilator. Indeed, the leaves contain diterpene glucosides with a sweet taste but which are not metabolized and contain no calories. The biggest part of the sweet glucosides consists of the the sweetener molecule. MITHA PAT is a perennial herbaceous plant and is part of the Asteraceae family. This family includes well-known plants such as dandelion, sunflower and chicory. The history of the culture of MITHA PAT mainly stems from Paraguay and Brazil. Originally, MITHA PAT only grew in the northern regions of South America but its cultivation has become popular worldwide. The plant has been known for centuries by the native Guaranay-Indians for the sweet taste of its leaves. They use it, amongst other things, to make "mate" herbal tea. MITHA PAT is often referred to as the "sweetest plant of the world”. Its leaves are about 5 cm long and 2 cm wide and are planted crosswise, facing each other. In the wild, the height of the plant varies from 40 to 80 cm but when cultivated, the MITHA PAT can become 1 meter high. MITHA PAT can be grown on relatively poor soil. The plants can be used for commercial production for 6 years, during which five times a year a harvest takes place of the part of the plant that is above the ground. The roots remain in place and so the plant regenerates again. Plants, which are 1 meter high, have a dry weight of 70 g on average. The dry weight of the leaves can vary from 15 to 35 g per plant.The MITHA PAT is commonly known as sweet leaf, sugar leaf, or simply MITHA PAT. This is widely grown for its sweet leaves. MITHA PAT and Sunflower belong to asteraceae family. The sweet herb MITHA PAT is becoming a major source of natural sweetener as an alternate of sugar. It is rapidly replacing the chemical sweetener like Splenda, Saccharine and Aspartame.Today MITHA PAT is ready to become King in the market of sweetener. As demand of low carbohydrate sweetener is rising day by day. A good market is being developed for MITHA PAT domestically as well as internationally. This is a ray of hope for the diabetic patient. As it is natural source of sweetener. It is also used for the treatment of obesity and high blood sugar patient. There is not increase in sugar level after consumption of MITHA PAT as sweetener as substitute of normal sugar. MITHA PAT, therefor, opens up new avenues for crop diversification and a viable alternative to sugarcane. MITHA PAT crop has good potential in India. There is low risk in this crop. The investment in MITHA PAT is also tax free as it is agriculture production. The return also starts to come early. As it is planted for five years so the cost of plantation also accrue one time in five in 5 years. There is high potential of return as compared to traditional crop.
There is a potential to use MITHA PAT in soft drinks, confectionery and bakery etc. Instead of sweeteners with known adverse side effects in the long run. MITHA PAT prevents tooth decay with its microbial property . Majority of the supplementary food products for diabetic patients emphasize on the fibre & protein content the addition of the MITHA PAT leaves, dried or in powder form, in such products would not only aid in increasing the natural sweetness but would also help in rejuvenating the pancreatic gland. Apart from this, MITHA PAT is nutrient rich, containing substantial amount of Protein, Magnesium, Miocene, riboflavin, Zinc, Chromium, Selenium, Calcium & Phosphorus, Besides MITHA PAT can also be used as a house hold sweetener in preparation of most Indian sweetmeats.
There are different views about MITHA PAT in different countries. Countries like Japan and Korea; it is widely used as sweetener. Today the number of countries is increasing where MITHA PAT is available.
MITHA PAT has originated from Northeastern Paraguay and is widely distributed in USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as Caa-He-e (Sweet herb) in Japan and Korea and generally occurs on the edge of marshes or in grasslands on soil with shallow water tables.
ADVANTAGES OF MITHA PAT ARE AS FOLLOWING
1. It is a completely natural non-synthetic product; The sweetener contains absolutely no calories
2. The leaves can be used in their natural state
3. Thanks to its enormous sweetening power, only small quantities need to be used.
4. The plant is non-toxic
5. The leaves as well as the pure the sweetener extract can be cooked
6. No aftertaste or bitterness
7. Stable when heated up to 200 degrees
8. Non-fermentative
9. Flavour enhancing
10. Clinically tested and frequently used by humans without negative effect
11. Ideal and non-addictive sweetener for children
USES
· MITHA PAT is safe for diabetics, as it does, not affect blood sugar levels.
· MITHA PAT does not have the neurological or renal side effects of some of the artificial sweeteners.
· MITHA PAT possess anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property also in addition to its other versatile uses. It can be safely used in herbal medicines, tonics for diabetic patients and also in the daily usage products like mouthwashes, and tooth pastes.
· Mild MITHA PAT leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach.
OTHER USES OF MITHA PAT
The plant's leaves, the aqueous extract of the leaves, and purified the sweeteners are used as sweeteners. In health conscious Japan they are widely used in food products, soft drinks (including Coca Cola), and for table use. Japan currently consumes more MITHA PAT than any other country; there, MITHA PAT accounts for 40% of the sweetener market, other countries around the world have also been using MITHA PAT as a sugar substitute, MITHA PAT may be used in cooking and baking as a natural sweetener, adults and children alike may enjoy dessert recipes without risk of weight gain, tooth decay or hyperactivity, it also does not contain the negative side effects reported with the use of artificial sweeteners. When used in natural toothpowder recipes cavities and gum disease are reduced due to its antibacterial properties.
