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FOXTAIL MILLET
Scientific name: Setaria Italic
Health Benefits:
Foxtail millet is one of the oldest cultivated millets. Three to four decades ago, foxtail millet was consumed as the staple food. It has double quantity of protein content compared to rice. It controls blood sugar and cholesterol. It increases disease resistant capacity when consumed and is considered ideal food for people suffering from diabetes and gastric problem.
Foxtail millet provides a host of nutrients, has a sweet nutty flavour and is considered one of the most digestible and non-allergic grains available. It contains fibre, protein, calcium and vitamins. It is a nutritive food for children and pregnant women. It is rich in dietary fibre and minerals such as copper and iron that keep one’s body strong and immune.
Nutritional Facts:
| Typical analysis per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy(Kcal) | 331 |
| Protein(g) | 12.3 |
| Fiber(g) | 8.0 |
| Minerals(g) | 3.3 |
| Iron(mg) | 2.8 |
| Calcium(mg) | 31.0 |
BARNYARD MILLET
Scientific name: Echinochloa crusgalli
Health Benefits:
Barnyard millet is a good source of protein, which is highly digestible and is an excellent source of dietary fiber with good amount of soluble and insoluble fractions. The carbohydrate content of barnyard millet is low and slowly digestible, which makes the barnyard millet a nature’s gift for the modern humankind who is engaged in sedentary activities. In this millet the major fatty acid is linoleic acid followed by palmitic and oleic acid. It also shows a high degree of retrogradation of amylase, which facilitates the formation of higher amounts of resistant starches. Hence, it can be potentially recommended for the patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus.
Barnyard millet is most effective in reducing blood glucose and lipid levels. In today’s scenario of increased diabetes mellitus, this millet could become an ideal food. It is also an appropriate food for patients intolerant to gluten which causes celiac disease.
Nutritional Facts:
| Typical analysis per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy(Kcal) | 307 |
| Protein(g) | 6.2 |
| Fiber(g) | 9.8 |
| Minerals(g) | 4.4 |
| Iron(mg) | 5.0 |
| Calcium(mg) | 20.0 |
LITTLE MILLET
Scientific name: Panicum sumatrense
Health Benefits:
Little millet is grown throughout India and is one of the traditional crops. It is generally consumed as rice and any recipe that demands staple rice can be prepared using little millet. This species of cereal is similar in habit to the proso millet except that it is smaller. Little millet is reported to have 37% to 38% of dietary fiber, termed as a nutraceutical and highest among cereals. Thus, it is a complete food ingredient suitable for large scale utilization as processed products, snacks, baby foods etc., and also plays a major role in propagating food security among under developed and developing countries.
Little millet is reported to have 37% to 38% of dietary fiber, termed as a nutraceutical and highest among cereals. Thus, it is a complete food ingredient suitable for large scale utilization as processed products, snacks, baby foods etc., and also plays a major role in propagating food security among under developed and developing countries.
Nutritional Facts:
| Typical analysis per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy(Kcal) | 341 |
| Protein(g) | 7.7 |
| Fiber(g) | 7.6 |
| Minerals(g) | 1.5 |
| Iron(mg) | 9.3 |
| Calcium(mg) | 17.0 |
KODO MILLET
Scientific name: Panicum sumatrense
Health Benefits:
Kodo millet was domesticated in India almost 3000 years ago. It has the highest dietary fiber amongst all the millets.
It forms the main stay of the dietary nutritional requirements. It has high protein content (11%), low fat (4.2%) and very high fibre content (14.3%). Kodo millet is very easy to digest, it contains a high amount of lecithin and is excellent for strengthening the nervous system. It is rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic acid, as well as the minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc. It contain no gluten and is good for people who are gluten intolerant. Regular consumption of kodo millet is very beneficial for postmenopausal women suffering from signs of cardiovascular disease, like high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.
Nutritional Facts:
| Typical analysis per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy(Kcal) | 309 |
| Protein(g) | 8.3 |
| Fiber(g) | 9.0 |
| Minerals(g) | 2.6 |
| Iron(mg) | 0.5 |
| Calcium(mg) | 27.0 |
PROSO MILLET
Scientific name: Panicum miliaceum
Health Benefits:
Proso millet is a short season crop that grows in low rainfall areas. It releases energy over a longer period of time after consumption allowing one to work from morning to evening without getting tired. The same is not true with rice. This has much protein crude fiber, minerals and calcium.
Health benefits of proso millet comes from its unique properties. It is completely gluten free and has significant amounts of carbohydrate and fatty acids. It is cheaper source of manganese as compared to other conventional sources like spices and nuts. It contains high amounts of calcium which is essential for bone growth and maintenance. It has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and also reduce the risk of heart diseases. It also prevents breast cancer among other diseases.
Nutritional Facts:
| Typical analysis per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy(Kcal) | 341 |
| Protein(g) | 12.5 |
| Fiber(g) | 2.2 |
| Minerals(g) | 1.9 |
| Iron(mg) | 0.8 |
| Calcium(mg) | 14.0 |
SORGHUM MILLET
Scientific name: Sorghum bicolor
Health Benefits:
Sorghum is traditional staple food of the dry land regions of the world. Generally, sorghum grains act as a principal source of protein, vitamins, energy and minerals for millions of people especially in the semi-arid regions playing a crucial role in the world’s food economy.
It has a nutritional profile better than rice which is the staple food of majority of the human population for its rich protein, fibre thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, calcium, phosphorous, iron and β-carotene. Sorghum is rich in potassium, phosphorus and calcium with sufficient amounts of iron, zinc and sodium. Due to this, it is being targeted as a means to reduce malnutrition globally. It helps to control heart problems, obesity and arthritis.
Nutritional Facts:
| Typical analysis per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy(Kcal) | 349 |
| Protein(g) | 10.4 |
| Fiber(g) | 1.6 |
| Minerals(g) | 1.6 |
| Iron(mg) | 4.1 |
| Calcium(mg) | 25.0 |
BROWNTOP MILLET
Scientific name: Urochloa ramose
Health Benefits:
Brown top millet is an annual warm-season crop, which is gluten free and rich in nutrients that grows in low rainfall areas. It is very rich in fiber and is recommended for the life style diseases.
Regular consumptions of the brown top millet helps to reduce the disorders and medical conditions such as digestive problems, arthritis, hypertension, thyroidism, eye and obesity.
Nutritional Facts:
| Typical analysis per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy(Kcal) | 364 |
| Protein(g) | 11.5 |
| Fiber(g) | 12.5 |
| Minerals(g) | 3.2 |
| Iron(mg) | 0.65 |
| Calcium(mg) | 0.01 |