Dr. Abnita Thakuria
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Abnita Thakuria

Assistant Professor
19
Publications
3
Projects
5
Degrees
5
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc Home Science (Food & Nutrition)
2013
College of Home Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc in Family & Community Sciences (Foods & Nutrition)
2015
Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
Specialization: Public Health Nutrition
PhD in Foods & Nutrition
2021
Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
Specialization: Prebiotics and Probiotics
Employment History
Assistant Professor
05-09-2022 – Till date
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Young Professional - II
01-03-2022 – 03-09-2022
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Nutrition Coach (Sales)
24-11-2021 – 28-02-2022
HealthifyMe
Bangalore
Junior Research Fellow
26-08-2021 – 24-11-2021
Citrus Research Station, AAU
Tinsukia
Master Trainer
16-02-2021 – 31-07-2021
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship
Guwahati
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 19 Total Records
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Abnita Thakuria; Mini Sheth; Sweta Patel; Sriram Seshadri (2020). An in vitro study of the prebiotic properties of Xylooligosaccharide (XOS) and organoleptic evaluation of XOS added Prawn patia and Black rice kheer., BCHD, 3(1), 1–14 DOI: 10.31989/bchd.v3i1.682
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Abnita Thakuria; Mini Sheth; Sweta Patel; Sriram Seshadri (2019). Characterizing Xylooligosaccharide (XOS) for its prebiotic properties- an in vitro study., IJRAR, 6(2), 185–191
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Abnita Thakuria; Mini Sheth (2018). Alkaline extraction of xylan from agro waste and determining xylooligosaccharide (XOS) using enzymatic hydrolysis., PIJR, 7(11), 414–416 DOI: 10.36106/paripex
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Mini Sheth; Mojibur Rohman Khan; Madhusmita Dehingia; Abnita Thakuria; Vasundhra Chand (2016). A comparative study of symbiotic and prebiotic supplementation on gut health, SCFA, hs-CRP and lipid profile of type 2 diabetic subjects with pre-hypertension., EJBPS, 3(1), 148–155
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Mini Sheth;  Abnita Thakuria;  Vasundhra Chand;  Mridu Paban Nath (2015). Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)- A smart strategy to modulate inflammatory marker and lipid profile in non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) subjects residing in Assam, India- A Randomized Control trial, WJPR, 4(5), 2673–2678
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Mini Sheth;  Abnita Thakuria;  Vasundhra Chand;  Mridu Paban Nath (2015). Synbiotic supplementation improves glycemic control and bio-marker for heart health in pre-hypertensive subjects with Type II Diabetes Mellitus- Randomized Control Trial., GJRA, 4(5), 48–50
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Mini Sheth;  Vasundhra Chand; Abnita Thakuria (2015). Inflated levels of SCFA, bifidobacteria and lactobacillus improves the status of pre hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus in subjects residing in North east India–a randomized control trial with synbiotic supplementation., IJCPR, 7(3), 33–36
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Thakuria, A. (2024). Vitamins, in: Das, M.; Gogoi, M.; Baruah, L.D.; Choudhury, M.; (Eds.), Textbook on Human Nutrition, Multico, Jorhat-785013, pp 50–60, ISBN: 978-93-94944-07-7.
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Shah, Y.; Thakuria, A.; Dwivedi, S. and Bhattacharyya, D. (2025). Pistachios: Superfood for Heart Health, in: Maurya, N.K.; (Ed.), Dry Fruits as Functional Foods: Bioactive Compounds and Health Benefits, HSRA publications 2025, Sri Annapoorneshwari Nilaya, 1st Main, Byraveshwara Nagar, Laggere, Bangalore-560058, pp 124–143, ISBN: 978-93-6850-975-4.
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Thakuria, A.; Dwivedi, S.; Shah, Y. and Bhattacharyya, D. (2025). Brazil Nuts: The Selenium Rich Nut and its potential health benefits, in: Maurya, N.K.; .Rikhari, A.; ., A. (Eds.), Dry Fruits as Functional Foods: Bioactive Compounds and Health Benefits, HSRA Publications, Sri Annapoorneshwari Nilaya, 1st Main, Byraveshwara Nagar, Laggere, Bangalore-560058, pp 75–92, ISBN: 978-93-6850-975-4.
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Dwivedi, S.; Thakuria, A.; Shah, Y. and Bhattacharyya, D. (2025). The Phytochemistry of dry fruits: health benefits and therapeutic applications, in: Rikhari, A.; ., A.; Maurya, N.K. (Eds.), Dry fruits in everyday health: A functional Food Approach to Wellness, HSRA Publications, Sri Annapoorneshwari Nilaya, 1st Main, Byraveshwara Nagar, Laggere, Bangalore-560058, pp 296–356, ISBN: 978-93-6850-975-2.
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Thakuria, A. (2025). Xyloologosaccharide: A potential prebiotic, in: Sheth, M.K.; Dwivedi, S.; (Eds.), Prebiotic Foods for a healthy gut, Apple Academic Press by Taylor & Francis Group, 1265 Goldenrod Circle NE, Palm Bay, Florida, 32905, USA, pp 226–236, ISBN: 978-1-77491-852-4.
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Bhattacharyya, D. and Thakuria, A. (2023). Nutrition and Health Disparities in Communities, in: Chauhan, G. and Devi, O.A. Rawat, A.; Rai, A.K.; Rani, K.S.; (Eds.), Advanced in Community Nutrition, BS Global Publication House, Murali Kunj Colony, Near Chandra Greens, Society, Transport Nagar, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Pin281004, India., pp 151–162, ISBN: 978-81-196-517-64.
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Thakuria, A. and Bhattacharyya, D. (2023). Nutrition Education and Behaviour Change in Community, in: Chauhan, G. and Devi, O.A. Rawat, A.; Rai, A.K.; Rani, K.S.; (Eds.), Advanced in Community Nutrition, BS Global Publication House, Murali Kunj Colony, Near Chandra Greens, Society, Transport Nagar, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Pin281004, India., pp 18–29, ISBN: 978-81-196-517-64.
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Thakuria, A. (2023). Fish Mint, in: Das, M.; (Ed.), Natural Foods: Nutrition Health and Healing, Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 113–122, ISBN: 978-81-951492-4-7.
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Thakuria, A. (2021). Diet and healthy foods of Assamese culture . Vol-II. Page nos.- 184-199. Edition-2021. , in: Nambiar, V.; (Ed.), Indian Food Anthropology and The Eat Right Movement, Selective & Scientific Books, A-22/1, Akash Vihar, Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Marg, Near Bakkarwala Mor, Nangloi-Njafghar Road, New Delhi-110043, pp 184–199, ISBN: 978-81-951492-4-7.
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Das, M.; Dutta, A.; Gogoi, S.; Bhuyan, S.; Thakuria, A.; Kalita, M. and Konwar, M. (2024). Inclusive Education and Vikshit Bharat. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat-13
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Das, M.; Dutta, A.; Gogoi, S.; Bhuyan, S.; Thakuria, A.; Kalita, M. and Konwar, M. (2024). Nari Shakti and Its Role in Vikshit Bharat. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat-13
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Das, M.; Gogoi, S.; Baruah, R.R.; Bhuyan, S.; Dutta, A. and Thakuria, A. (2023). Vikshit Bharat @2047 Innovate India. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat-13
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 3 Projects
ICAR Rs. 300000 Lakh
Experiential Learning Food Processing Unit- Technology driven development of nutraceuticals and health foods for entrepreneurship development
Implemented in 2026
UNICEF Rs. 2062500 Lakh
UNICEF project on Technical support for strengthening Maternal Nutrition
Implemented in 2025
APART Rs. 46961500 Lakh
APART funded project "Millet Mission" in collaboration with ICRISAT
Implemented in 2023
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
Won the best research poster award at scientific frontiers poster session in PROBIOTA AMERICAS conference from 3-5June, 2015 at San Diego.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Home Science Association
Life Member