Botanical Name : | Pennisetum Typhoides |
English Name : | Pennisetum Typhoides |
Hindi Name : | Baajara |
Family Name : | Gramineae |
Cultivation
India, Nigeria, Niger, China, Burkina Faso, Mali, Sudan, Uganda, Chad, Ethiopia
About
Green Millet also known as bajra or Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum); today is an enormously important staple cereal for both sub-Saharan Africa and parts of India; and an important forage crop in the Americas. Bajra is one of the most widely grown varieties of millet.
Millet Is Used In Various Cultures In Many Diverse Ways: Millet Uses As A Cereal, In Soups, And For Making A Dense, Whole Grain Bread Called Chapatti. In India Flat Thin Cakes Called Roti Are Often Made From Millet Flour And Used As The Basis For Meals.
It Is Comparatively High In Proteins And Has A Good Balance Of Amino Acids. Thus, It Plays An Important Role In Metabolism.
Nutrition Value
Millet can be used to make bread, beer, cereal, and other dishes. Even today, millet is a staple food around the world. Its comes in catagory of Feed Products
One cup (174 grams) of cooked millet packs :
- Calories: 207
- Carbs: 41 grams
- Fiber: 2.2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Fat: 1.7 grams
- Phosphorus: 25% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Magnesium: 19% of the DV
- Folate: 8% of the DV
- Iron: 6% of the DV
It Is A Moderate Source Of Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Which Helps Improve Blood Circulation And General Health Of The Nervous System. It Is A Good Source Of Magnesium, Millets Act As A Cofactor In A Number Of Enzymatic Reactions. Consumption Of Pearl Millets Helps In Minimizing The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes.
Usage
Creamy like mashed potatoes or fluffy like rice, millet is a delicious grain that can accompany many types of food. -Cooked millet can be served as a breakfast porridge to which you can add your favourite nuts and fruits.
Millet is a good source of protein, fiber, key vitamins, and minerals. The potential health benefits of millet include protecting cardiovascular health, preventing the onset of diabetes, helping people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and managing inflammation in the gut. Millet is an adaptable grain.
Packing
50 kgs, 25 kgs, 15 kgs