Kanji is a fermented drink made with particularly black carrots and is a strong probiotic. Kanji is an example of lactic acid fermentation of black carrots with the addition of salt, mustard powder and black pepper. Winter season welcomes three main issues - indigestion, skin dryness and seasonal flu and kanji is a solution to all these problems. 


1. Skin friendly - Kanji is very good for skin and delays the premature signs of ageing due to richness of antioxidants. It helps in skin hydration and prevents dryness of skin. Vitamin C content in kanji promotes collagen production and improves skin elasticity.

2. Energy booster - Drinking a glass of kanji a day provides instant energy and help you to sustain throughout the day. It is because it is made from carrots and is rich source of carbohydrates.

3. Treatment of digestive issues - It is an excellent remedy for digestive issues such as gas, nausea, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and heartburn.

4. Aids in weight loss - It is low in calorie so it is very good for those on weight loss regime. As per Ayurveda, it keeps a person fuller for longer time and reduces hunger pangs.

5. Gut friendly - As kanji is fermented, it contains probiotics i.e. live microbes that are gut friendly and enhance the intestinal health with helping in the growth of good bacteria. It has good fibre content so it allows the food to smoothly pass in the gut and prevents constipation.

6. Immunity booster - Kanji acts as a potent immunity booster due to the presence of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium and magnesium. All these vitamins and minerals improve the body's immunity as they are natural antioxidants obtained from the food we eat. Its a good remedy for cold, cough and flu due to its strong anti viral and anti bacterial properties.

7. Eye health - Made with carrots, it is a rich source of beta carotene and anthocyanins. They are very essential for eye health and improve vision and blood circulation. Lutein in kanji also possesses eye protective properties.

8. Prevents chronic diseases - Due to its strong antioxidant properties especially due to anthocyanins, research has shown kanji to prevent various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes.

9. Delays neurodegeneration - Various researches have shown that kanji has anti-inflammatory properties and prevents the onset of neurological diseases such as alzheimers disease.

Kanji is a great drink for the winters and protects the body's immune system, cardiovascular system and digestive system. It is a desi nuskha for prevention of several seasonal diseases.