Judima

Judima
Judima rice wine bottle
TypeRice wine
Country of origin North east India
Region of originAssam
Nagaland
IntroducedDimasa people
Colorpale yellow or reddish
IngredientsGlutinous rice
Related productsZutho, thuthse, choujiu

Judima is a traditional ethnic rice wine associated with the Dimasa people of Assam.[4] It has received a geographical indication tag in 2021. It is prepared from a starter kit, and is distinguished by the use of a wild herb local to Dima Hasao district called thembra (Accacia pennata).[5][4] It is used ritualistically by the Dimasa people in events such as birth, marriage and death.[4]

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  5. ^ Borah (2021)