Bulk Proso Millet, Speciality : Vitamins, Minerals, Soluble Fiber

Proso Millet is a quick-growing, drought-resistant crop that has been utilized as human food from ancient times. This millet is mainly cultivated in countries like India, China, Russia, United States, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and some Middle Eastern and European countries. Proso millets are excellent plants with minimal water requirements and produce good amounts of grains in short duration. They can be distinguished from other millets mainly by their large, heavily branched head (seed-bearing part). The tiny Proso millet seeds are packed with important nutrients and provide about 350 calories per 100 grams. The protein content of these millets (11.6%) is similar to that of wheat. However, the grains are significantly high in essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and methionine making them a high-quality protein source. They are a rich source of vitamins like Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, and Vitamin E along with minerals like phosphorus, manganese, iron, and potassium. These millets are also rich in soluble fiber and its fiber content in dehulled grains can be compared with that of oats. It also contains several bioactive compounds like polyphenols that have great nutritional importance. In addition to being a food crop, proso millets offer significant health benefits. Its nutritional constituents make it a healthy diet for diabetes and obesity. It is also considered to have beneficial effects on heart and liver health.