Millet
Millets grow as rain-fed crops in dry areas and are small-seeded and heavier. They have the capacity to cultivate under marginal soil fertility and moisture conditions. Millets are also an important ingredient of prehistoric diet in Indian, Chinese and Korean societies. Millets are one of the oldest food known to humans and possibly the first cereal grain to be used for domestic purposes.
| Health benefits |
|---|
| Millets are highly nutritious, non-glutinous and -acid forming food. |
| Since they are easy to digest they are considered to be the least allergenic and most digestible grains available compared to rice, especially polished rice |
| Millets release lesser percentage of glucose and over a longer period of time. |
| Millets are particularly high in minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. |
| It helps to reduce cholesterol, lowers blood pressure & helps in the development & repair of body cells & tissues. |
| It helps to lower the risk of Type 2 Diabetes especially for women |
| Its highinsoluble fiber helps to prevent Gallstones formation. |
| Pre-menopausal women eating millets have a reduced breast cancer risk. |
Types of Millets
Pearl millet
It’s a great body coolant. It is consumed as porridge during summer. It helps to improve the digestion power & heals stomach ulcers too. It helps to improve bowel movements & prevents constipation
Finger millet
Ragi has the highest mineral & calcium content when compared to all whole grains & minerals. It is called wonder grain as it is a powerhouse of protein & amino acids. It helps to reduce the heat of the body and also helps to heal ulcers & anemia.
Foxtail milletIt is the first of millet varieties that were used in ancient days. Foxtail millet is high in carbohydrates and rich in dietary fiber and minerals such as copper & iron. It helps to control blood sugar & cholesterol levels.
Kodo millet
It is a digestion-friendly millet. It is rich in phytochemicals, Phytate that helps in the reduction of cancer risks. It helps to reduce body weight and helps overcome irregular period problems in women.
Barnyard milletIt has 6 times high fiber content when compared to wheat. It is a gluten-free millet with high calcium, phosphorous & fiber. It is high in carbohydrates & fat too. It helps to maintain body temperature and acts as a good anti-oxidant too.
Little millet
It helps to prevent constipation & heals all the problems related to the stomach. It improves the semen count of men. It also helps women with irregular periods of problems. It is high in fiber and helps to reduce the fat depositions in the body.
Packing
25 kg,40 Kg, 50 Kg PP / jute Bag
Loadability
22 tons 1x20 feet container
Min. order quantity
1x20 ft container