PBW RS1 : New Variety Of Wheat
The Ludhiana-based institution has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1.
- PBW RS1 contains high amylose starch content.
- Resistant starch (RS) won’t cause an immediate and rapid rise in glucose levels.
- The high amylose and resistant starch, instead, ensure that glucose is released more slowly into the bloodstream.
- Amylose starch content known to reduce risks of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
- Type 2 Diabetes is the condition in which the human body doesn’t use insulin welland can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels.
- It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults (but more and more in children, teens, and young adults).
- Food prepared from its whole grain flour also have lower glycemic index.
- Glycemic index is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates.
