Thiamine Content Research Articles

Factors influencing egg thiamine concentrations of Lake Ontario lake trout: 2019–2020

In the Great Lakes region, thiamine deficiency is considered a recruitment bottleneck for lake trout Salvelinus namaycush and has been correlated with the consumption of non-native alewife Alosa pseudoharengus. While alewife, the most abundant forage fish in Lake Ontario, are the predominant prey for lake trout, they also consume benthic prey such as round goby Neogobius melanostomus. Because variation in the proportion of alewife in lake trout diets is linked to variation in egg thiamine concentrations, understanding how factors such as region of capture and hatchery-strain of lake trout influence diet, are key to understanding the patterns of variation in egg thiamine concentrations observed in this species. With recent increases in natural recruitment of lake trout being observed in the western region of the lake, understanding if egg thiamine is a potential driver is crucial to the rehabilitation of lake trout. In this study, we evaluated egg thiamine concentrations in lake trout during 2019–2020. We found no significant difference in egg thiamine concentrations among regions. However, a stocked Lake Superior deepwater morphotype (Superior Klondike Wild – SKW) showed significantly higher egg thiamine concentrations compared to the lean morphotype including Seneca (SEN) and Lake Champlain Domestic (LCD) strains. An analysis of fatty acid signatures of each hatchery-strain suggested that the SKW strain consumed a higher proportion of round goby than lean strains. Overall, these results suggest that morphotypic differences in the feeding ecology of lake trout can result in biochemical changes which may influence the effectiveness of restoration efforts.

Association between diabetes and thiamine status - A systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundThiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential cofactor in glucose metabolism, but it remains unclear whether thiamine status is lower in individuals with diabetes compared to individuals with normal glucose metabolism. AimsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to study whether the circulating concentrations of various thiamine analytes differ between people with and those without diabetes. MethodsPubMed and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched according to the study protocol. The standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) of thiamine markers between individuals with and without diabetes were used as effect size (random effects model). Subgroup analysis considered albuminuria as an additional variable. ResultsOut of the 459 articles identified, 24 full-texts were eligible for the study, 20 of which qualified for the data analysis and four were evaluated for coherence. Compared to controls, individuals with diabetes showed lower concentrations of thiamine (pooled estimate SMD [95 % CI]: −0.97 [−1.89, −0.06]), thiamine monophosphate (−1.16 [−1.82, −0.50]), and total thiamine compounds (−1.01 [−1.48, −0.54]). Thiamine diphosphate (−0.72 [−1.54, 0.11] and erythrocyte transketolase activity (−0.42 [−0.90, 0.05]) tended to be lower in persons with diabetes than in controls without reaching statistical significance. Subgroup analysis showed that individuals with diabetes and albuminuria had lower thiamine levels than the controls (−2.68 [−5.34, −0.02]). ConclusionsDiabetes is associated with lower levels of various thiamine markers, suggesting that individuals with diabetes may have higher thiamine requirements than those without diabetes, but well-designed studies are required to confirm these findings.

Lipid-related thiamine deficiency cause mortality of river lampreys (Lampetra fluviatilis) during pre-spawning fasting

River lampreys (Lampetra fluviatilis) were caught in the fall 2014 on entering the River Perhonjoki for spawning and kept at a hatchery until spawning in late spring 2015 to produce larvae for compensatory stockings. Since the lampreys died massively from early February onwards, they were investigated in March and May to clarify the cause of the deaths. The symptoms in lampreys resembled those of lipid-related thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency of salmonines, called the M74 syndrome in the Baltic Sea area. Because the lipid content of lampreys was known to be high, thiamine concentrations were analyzed in the liver and ovulated unfertilized eggs, and the mass, length, and whole-body lipid content were also measured. The hepatic total thiamine (TotTh) concentration was significantly negatively correlated with the body lipid content and fatness index (mass to length ratio) in both females and males. In females, the hepatic TotTh concentration was less than half that in males, and the most moribund lampreys were the largest and fattiest females. Females that survived until artificial stripping of the eggs were smaller, and their hepatic thiamine concentration was higher, and the fatness index lower, than in females in March. The concentration of free thiamine in the eggs had a stronger positive correlation with the hepatic TotTh concentration than the phosphorylated thiamine derivatives and was also significantly and negatively correlated with the fatness index and mass. It was concluded that increased lipid peroxidation due to the mobilization of polyunsaturated fatty acids from lipids in exogenous vitellogenesis consumed thiamine as an antioxidant during pre-spawning fasting—especially in the fattiest females—and thus caused their death. It is suggested that to ensure compensatory stockings, the largest lampreys could be thiamine-injected at the hatchery to improve their survival until stripping of the eggs and to improve the eggs’ thiamine status.

Evaluation the Effects of Chia Supplementation on Basisa Functional Properties

Bassissa is one of the traditional Arabian foods and characterized by high nutritional value and health benefits. However, its preparation procedures could negatively influence its nutritional components. Accordingly, the objectives of this research was to supplement bassissa with chia powder by 5 and 10% and evaluate its effects on bassissa nutritional and sensory attributes. Three types of bassissa were prepared according to their original areas in Libya. Then, dietary fiber, omega 6, omega 3, bioactive compounds (ascorbic acid, riboflavin, thiamine and pyridoxine), minerals and sensory properties of bassissa samples were measured. The results indicated that addition of chia by 5 or 10% to all bassissa samples significantly increased total dietary fiber. Furthermore, adding chia by 5 or 10% caused a significant (p ˂ 0.05) elevation in the content of ascorbic acid, riboflavin, thiamine and pyridoxine. Moreover, chia-fortified bassissa significantly recorded higher values of the studied minerals and omega 3 and 6. The sensory properties of chia-fortified samples had higher grades compared to the controls. Chia powder can be used as a functional ingredient and as an improver of the sensory and nutritional properties of bassissa.

Evaluation Of Plasma Thiamine Concentrations In Critically Ill Patients Receiving Chronic Diuretic Therapy Prior To Admission To Turkish Intensive Care Units: A Multicenter, Prospective Study

Evaluation Of Plasma Thiamine Concentrations In Critically Ill Patients Receiving Chronic Diuretic Therapy Prior To Admission To Turkish Intensive Care Units: A Multicenter, Prospective Study

VITAMIN B OF FRUIT PULP OF DIFFERENT SEABUCKTHORN (HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES L.) ECOTYPES IN FOREST-STEPPE CONDITIONS OF ALTAI TERRITORY

Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) berries are extremely valuable raw materials for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The popularity of the crop is mainly determined by significant amount of biologically active components in the fruit pulp, and by presence of unique lipid fraction in particular, that combines complex of essential fatty acids, carotenoids and tocopherols. At the same time important functional role in the fruits of seabuckthorn belongs to water-soluble vitamins, list of which is represented by a wide range of compounds, including B vitamins. The aim of the current research was to investigate the content of vitamins B in the fruits of various ecotypes of seabuckthorn, growing in the collection of the Lisavenko Research Institute of Horticulture for Siberia, in conditions of forest-steppe area of Altai Territory. Determination of these vitamins was carried out by HPLC.
 As a result the content of thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), nicotinic acid (B3) and folic acid (B9) was determined. It was shown that the content of investigated components of seabuckthorn fruit pulp changes during fruit ripening. However, direct dynamics has not been established: both increase and decrease of the content were observed, and in some cases fluctuations during ripening were noted. No significant differences within ecotypes were found.

Concentration Test for Ferrous Sulfate (FeSO4) and Thiamin in Murashige and Skoog Medium on The Orchid Sub-Culture Dendrobium SP By In-Vitro

The Dendrobium orchid is one type with special features and many variations. This study aims to determine the administration of various concentrations of ferrous sulfate (FeSO4) and Thiamin to Dendrobium sp orchid explants on Murashige And Skoog media. The design used in this study was a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of 2 treatment levels (F = FeSO4 and T = Thiamin) with three replications. Namely: F0 (Without FeSO4), F1 (FeSO4 26.8 mg/l ), F2 (FeSO4 27.8 mg/l), F3 (FeSO4 28.8 mg/l), and T0 (Without Thiamin), T1 (Thiamin 0.1 mg/l), T2 (Thiamin 0.2 mg/l) l), T3 (Thiamin 0.3 mg/l). Based on the study results, by giving various concentrations of ferrous sulfate (FeSO4) had a single effect on the shoots quantity parameters with the best treatment found in treatment with an average shoots quantity (.03 ea), F3 for shoot height parameters (1.37 cm), for the total leaves (6.14), for the roots quantity (5.17), and root length were found in treatment with an average of 1.29 cm on the Dendrobium sp. Orchid explants. For the treatment of various concentrations of Thiamin, the single effect on the number of shoots with the best treatment was found at an average (3.44 ea), for the shoot height parameter (0.98 cm), and for the leaves quantity (6.14 ea), for the root length parameter (1.28 cm). The interaction significantly affected the observed parameters, namely the number of shoots with treatment (giving FeSO4 28.8 mg/l and Thiamin 0.3 mg/l) with an average shoot quantity of 1.71 (ea).

Mineral and Vitamin Composition of Plain and Turmeric Enriched Hibiscus sabdariffa Drink

The study aimed at producing and analyzing the micronutrient composition of plain and turmeric enriched Hibiscus sabdariffa drink. Plain Hibiscus sabdariffa drink (sample A) was produced using dried rosella calyces (125g) and water (1500ml) while turmeric enriched Hibiscus sabdariffa drink (sample B) was produced using dried rosella calyces (125g), water (1500ml) and turmeric (100g). The extracts were allowed to cool at ambient temperature (29oC) for 2 hr in clean bowls. The filtrate was then used for the chemical analysis. The minerals were determined using wet-acid digestion method as described by AOAC and vitamins were determination using spectrophotometric and titration methods respectively. Means and standard deviation were calculated and means were compared using student-T test. Calcium (103.81mg/100g), phosphorus (190.59mg/100g), sodium (21.10mg/100g), iron (13.18mg/100g), zinc (3.35mg/100g) and copper (630µg/100g) were significantly higher in turmeric enriched Hibiscus sabdariffa drink, while phosphorus (105.79mg/100g) was significantly higher in plain Hibiscus sabdariffa drink. Thiamin content (0.16mg/100g) of turmeric enriched Hibiscus sabdariffa was not significantly different from thiamin value (0.15mg/100g) obtained for plain Hibiscus sabdariffa drink. Niacin (0.86mg/100g) and β-carotene (108.85µg100g) were however significantly (p>0.05) higher in turmeric enriched Hibiscus sabdariffa drink. Incorporating turmeric in Hibiscus sabdariffa drink production has been shown to increase the micronutrients composition of Hibiscus sabdariffa drink, particularly key nutrients such as iron, zinc and β-carotene (pro-vitamin A) that are critical for proper body functioning and development.

The prevalence of thiamine deficiency among elderly nursing home residents: A cross-sectional study.

Although thiamine deficiency (TD) can lead to Wernicke encephalopathy, the characteristics associated with TD in the elderly have not yet been clarified. We sought to clarify the frequency of TD among an institutionalized elderly population with a controlled dietary intake and to identify possible factors related to TD. We undertook a cross-sectional study of residents in three nursing homes for the elderly as of June 2020. Blood thiamine concentrations were measured using a high-performance liquid chromatography method, with TD defined as a concentration of <21.3ng/mL. Basic data (age, sex, height, weight, and BMI), dietary intake for the previous 3 weeks, degree of care (DOC), degree of independence in daily life for elderly with dementia (DIDLED), and comorbidities were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. The mean age (±SD) was 86.9 years (±8.29), with 84 residents (70.0%) being female. The DIDLED varied from total independence to long-term care level 5 (full assistance), with 89.2% suffering dementia. The mean whole blood thiamine value was 36.18 (±17.58) ng/ml, with TD confirmed in 7 (5.8%) of the 120 residents. All TD patients suffered from dementia. No TD was observed in patients with a near-normal food intake, and no related factors were observed among the other items. Reduced food intake may at increase the risk of TD and symptoms of TD may be overlooked in those displaying symptoms of dementia; thus, it is important for clinicians working with the elderly to remain aware of the potential for TD.

Limited effects of macro-nutrient ratios on thiamin content and transfer in phytoplankton and copepods.

Vitamin B1 (thiamin) is primarily produced by bacteria, phytoplankton and fungi in aquatic food webs and transferred to higher trophic levels by ingestion. However, much remains unknown regarding the dynamics this water-soluble, essential micronutrient; e.g. how it relates to macronutrients (carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous). Nutrient limitation has been found to be related to periods of thiamin deficiency as well as in models. Hence, thiamin transfer to copepods from three phytoplankton species from different taxa was investigated, along with the effect of various nutrient regimes on thiamin content. Nutrient levels did not affect thiamin content of phytoplankton nor the transfer to copepods. Instead, phytoplankton displayed species-specific thiamin and macronutrient contents and whilst a higher thiamin content in the prey lead to higher levels in copepods, the transfer was lower for Skeletonema compared to Dunaliella and Rhodomonas. In all, thiamin transfer to copepods is not only dependent on thiamin content of the prey, but also the edibility and/or digestibility is of importance. Thiamin is essential for all organisms, and this study offers insights into the limited effect of macronutrients on the dynamics and transfer of thiamin in the aquatic food webs.

Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin Contents in Vietnamese Foods

Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin Contents in Vietnamese Foods

Increasing the Growth and Product of Red Spinach and Study of it’s Benefits as a Source of Nutrition Fe for Body Health

The purpose of this research to determine the effect of the combination of manure and EM-4 on the growth and yield of red spinach and to study its benefits as a source of Fe nutrients for health. This study was an experimental study using a randomized block design (RBD) in the combined treatment of manure with EM-4. The manure (P) was at three levels, namely: P1 = 5 tons/ha of manure dose; P2 = Dose of manure 10 tons / hectare; P3 = Dose of manure 15 tons / hectare; while giving the concentration of EM-4 (K) with three levels, namely: K1 = 5 ml EM-4 / liter of water; K2 = 10 ml EM-4 / liter of water; K3 = 15 ml EM-4 / liter of water. There was a significant effect of the combination treatment of manure with EM-4 studied, namely on the variables of plant height, number of leaves and fresh weight. Consuming fresh red spinach regularly according to the Nutrition Adequacy Rate is very beneficial for body health because the content of iron, calcium, copper, thiamine, fiber, zinc and water including high and quite high.

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome in a Young Adult on Dialysis Who Showed Bilateral Ganglia Lesions: A Case Report.

A 30-year-old man admitted with renal dysfunction (serum creatinine, 8.19 mg/dL) was diagnosed with immunoglobulin A nephritis through a renal biopsy. He was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy and urgent hemodialysis, and eventually, he underwent maintenance hemodialysis. On day 108, he developed amnesia. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed bilateral basal ganglia lesions. Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) was diagnosed based on decreased serum thiamine concentration (12.8 μg/dL; reference range, 24-66 μg/dL). Thiamine replacement therapy was initiated, but the Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome persisted. Careful monitoring of thiamine is required in patients undergoing dialysis. In addition, patients with WE may exhibit bilateral basal ganglia lesions.

Effect of Different Concentration of Amino Acid and Vitamins in Properties Yield and Components Plant Basil Ocimmum basilicum L.

This study was carried out at a private farm in city Samarra in Qalaa for the 2016 summer season. This experiment included on factors is basil. Different concentrations of amino acid and vitamins and their interaction Amino acid included different concentrations of amino acid aspartic acid and amino acid phenylalanine ethylene the vitamins also included different concentrations of ascorbic acid and vitamins thiamine The experiment was conducted to determine the effect of spraying on different concentrations of amino acid and vitamins in the characteristics of vegetative growth ,physiological characteristics the ratio of the pilot oil , its physical properties and the active substance. The experiment was applied using full Random Sector Design (R.C.B.D) (Complete Black Design Randomized) within the simple trials of three replication the effect of spraying amino acid and vitamins can have a significant effect on most of the studied traits as follows: The treatment (spartic acid 150ppm x ascorbic acid 50 mg.L) was given in most studied traits , giving the number of date flowers (69.5) and number of seeds in the broiler (195.47) and weight 1000 seeds (1.72) and the origin of the leafs (1122.3) and total seed yield (2764.33).&#x0D; &#x0D;

Furosemide-related thiamine deficiency in hospitalized hypervolemic patients with renal failure and heart failure

BackgroundWe aimed to describe the thiamine status in hospitalized hypervolemic heart failure (HF) and/or renal failure (RF) patients treated with furosemide and to investigate whether there was a difference in furosemide-related thiamine deficiency between patients with RF and HF. MethodsPatients who were diagnosed as hypervolemia and treated with intravenous furosemide (at least 40mg/day) were included in this prospective observational study. Whole blood thiamine concentrations were measured 3 times during hospital follow-up of patients. ResultsWe evaluated 61 hospitalized hypervolemic patients, of which 22 (36%) were men and 39 (64%) were women, with a mean age of 69.00±10.39 (45–90) years. The baseline and post–hospital admission days 2 and 4 mean thiamine levels were 51.71±20.66ng/ml, 47.64±15.43ng/ml and 43.78±16.20ng/ml, respectively. Thiamine levels of the hypervolemic patients decreased significantly during the hospital stay while furosemide treatment was continuing (p=0.029). There was a significant decrease in thiamine levels in patients who had HF (p=0.026) and also, thiamine was significantly lower in HF patients who had previously used oral furosemide before hospitalization. However, these findings were not present in patients with RF. ConclusionsThiamine substantially decreases in most hypervolemic patients receiving intravenous furosemide treatment during the hospital stay. Thiamine levels were significantly decreased with furosemide treatment in especially HF patients, but the decrease in thiamine levels did not detected at the same rate in RF patients. Diuretic-induced thiamine loss may be less likely in RF patients, probably due to a reduction in excretion.

Traditional Colombian cuisine corn dough: Characterization and evaluation of the effect of heat treatment on selected water-soluble vitamins and minerals

Corn is one of the most abundant cereals used for human nutrition and is widely used in Colombian gastronomy as a dough. This article characterizes hydrated white corn dough and evaluates the effects on its content of selected water-soluble vitamins and minerals of cooking it in water or frying it in vegetable oil according to traditional methods used in Colombian gastronomy. Basic physicochemical and microbiological parameters were analyzed, and vitamin and mineral content were determined using HPLC-DAD and atomic absorption spectrometry, respectively. The results showed that the dough was a source of protein(4.82 %), fat(1.48 %), and dietary fiber(5.29 %) and that its microbiological quality was acceptable for human consumption. Heat treatment had no significant effect (p > 0.05) on the levels of thiamine, niacin, and pyridoxine, but ascorbic acid was not detected in the cooked and fried dough. Thiamine, niacin, and pyridoxine content were constant across the treatments. The effects on the levels of minerals present were significant (p < 0.05), with increased levels of calcium and zinc in the fried dough and increased levels of iron in the cooked dough. Finally, traditional cooking and frying methods used in Colombian gastronomy do not lower the nutrient profile of corn dough in terms of the evaluated nutrients.

BIOSENSOR FOR THIAMINE DETECTION USING YEAST SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE

Nowadays, people's lifestyles have undergone significant changes, such as decreased physical activity and increased sedentary behavior, as well as an increase in nutritionally unbalanced diets, especially in vitamin B1 (thiamine) intake. Deficiency and excess of thiamine can cause various diseases. Based on this, it is important to know the level of thiamine intake in dietary supplements and medicines. This study used a biosensor with amperometric principles to determine the effect of thiamine on the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a cell model. Measurements were made by adding controlled vitamins to cell metabolic activity using an amperometric biosensor based on Pt/Ag electrodes. An amperometric biosensor will measure the current from a reduction and oxidation reaction with a constant potential. The effect of adding vitamins to yeast cells was observed in the form of cellular respiration, which was expressed as a parameter of dissolved oxygen level (DO). Vitamins used as samples were given various concentrations of 30 mM, 45 mM, and 60 mM. The addition of thiamine causes an increase in the potential value for each increase in concentration, indicating that DO levels in the cell environment have decreased due to yeast cells consuming O2 during the respiration process. The results of this study indicate that yeast cell-based biosensors can detect variations in the concentration of thiamine for further health applications.

Comparative study of brown rice and germinated brown rice for nutritional composition, in vitro starch digestibility, bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and microstructural properties

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesBrown rice is rarely consumed as a staple food due to its dark appearance and hard texture. However, germination can improve the taste, nutritional composition, and phenolic content, of brown rice. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the pasting properties, thermal properties, nutritional profile, in vitro starch digestibility, bioactive compounds {particularly γ –aminobutyric acid (GABA), and γ‐oryzanol}, morphological and antioxidant characteristics of ungerminated brown rice (UGBR) and germinated brown rice (GBR) of one of the most commonly consumed rice varieties (Jhelum) of Northern Highland Himalayan regions.FindingsWhen compared with UGBR, GBR exhibited lower pasting viscosities but gelatinization temperatures were observed to be higher. Germination increased the total free amino acids, protein, total and reducing sugars, while resistant starch, apparent amylose content, and slowly digestible starch decreased. L* value minimized while a* and b* maximized upon germination. Scanning electron micrographs revealed that the continuous matrix structure of starch granules was severely damaged after germination. Total phenolic contents, GABA, γ‐oryzanol, and antioxidant properties (1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl and ferric reducing antioxidant power) were improved while phytic acid, pyridoxine, niacin, and thiamine contents were reduced in brown rice after germination.ConclusionGermination caused significant changes in the nutritional profile of brown rice. Specifically, it improved GABA and γ‐oryzanol levels and lowered the phytic acid contents of brown rice.NoveltyJhelum is one of the most commonly consumed rice varieties in Northern Highland Himalayan regions. In the present study, germination significantly improved the biologically active compounds in Jhelum. Therefore, regular consumption of GBR of the said variety may help in preventing the various chronic disorders in Northern Himalayan regions where rice is a staple food.

Maternal Liver and Egg Thiamine Concentrations in Walleye from Lake Oahe, South Dakota

Thiamine, vitamin B1, cannot be synthesized by fish. Therefore, developing embryos are reliant on thiamine stores deposited during oogenesis. Thiaminase, which breaks down thiamine in predatory fish, has been suggested as the probable reason for the poor reproductive success in salmonids. Similarly, walleye Sander vitreus reproduction may also be hampered by thiaminase-containing diets. This study documented maternal liver and egg thiamine concentrations of walleye populations from the Cheyenne, Moreau, and Grand rivers of Lake Oahe, South Dakota, USA in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004. Thiamine concentrations were generally lowest in the eggs from the Cheyenne River. Free thiamine, thiamine monophosphate, and total thiamine were all significantly lower in eggs from the Cheyenne River compared to the Moreau and Grand Rivers. Maternal liver thiamine pyrophosphate and total thiamine followed a similar pattern. Egg survival to hatch varied significantly between locations, at 30.5%, 41.4%, and 56.8% in the Cheyenne, Moreau, and Grand Rivers, respectively, but was not significantly correlated with any form of egg thiamine. Considerable year-to-year variation was observed when data from the locations were pooled; egg free thiamine, thiamine monophosphate, and total thiamine were significantly higher in 2002. The lowest mean egg total thiamine level of 2.6 nmol/g was recorded in 2000. Liver free thiamine and thiamine monophosphate were weakly, but significantly negatively correlated with egg survival to hatch to hatch. Egg survival to hatch was significantly negatively correlated with maternal length. The results were likely impacted by the unexpected catastrophic loss of walleye forage because of flooding in 2003.

A Comparative Study on Proximate and Micronutrient Composition of Various Varieties of Rice Produced in Punjab, Pakistan

&#x0D; &#x0D; The present work aims to assess and compare the nutritional composition of the indigenously produced samples of Basmati Pak, Basmati KS 282, Super Basmati, Organic Brown Rice, 1121 Kainat Sella Rice (parboiled), Super Kernel (parboiled).The proximate analysis of macronutrients and micronutrients (Thiamine, Riboflavin Niacin, Fe, Ca, and Zn) was conducted according to AOAC, 2005 and AOAC, 2008 official methods respectively. The results showed that protein (N×5.7), crude fiber and ash contents were found to be highest in the Organic Brown rice, while the fat content was similar in all rice types. The highest moisture and protein content was found in Super Kernel Rice. Basmati Pak had the lowest percentage of moisture and ash, Super White Basmati had the least amount of protein and crude dietary fiber while the lowest percentage of fat was found in Basmati KS 282. In terms of micro-nutrients, Super Kernel Rice showed to have a higher content of Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Niacin as compared to the rest of the varieties. 1121 Kainat Sella Rice had the highest contents of Ca. Organic Brown Rice was found to have the highest level of Fe and Zn. The significantly lower levels of Thiamin and Riboflavin were found in Basmati Pak and lowest level of Niacin was found in Super Basmati. Similarly Basmati Pak had the lowest level of Ca and Zn while Kainat Sella Rice (parboiled) had the lowest levels of Fe content. The nutritional composition data suggests that some nutrients are present in one variety of rice while others are present in another variety. Basmati Pak variety had least amount of nutrients. The information obtained from this research may be of interest to food manufacturers and consumers for acknowledging the compositional variation in indigenous rice varieties.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;