Yellow Green Millet

Listing ID #6482087

name  green - yellow millet

botanical name : pennisetum glaucum

other name : pearl millet , bajra

origin : india

usage : conventional

type : machine clean & sortex clean

purity : 99 % , 99.50 %

shelf life : 1 year from production date

gmo status : not genetically modified

storage condition : cool and dry (20 c)

packaging : 10 kg . 15 kg . 25 kg & 50 lbs poly / jute bags

labelling : as per buyer's requirement

 microbiological parameters :as per buyer requirement & importing country norms

container capacity: 20ft fcl 24 mt

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 . it is grown in bulk in africa and india rajasthan , uttar pradesh and gujarat are the largest bajra producing states in india .

pearl millets , earlier known as ' bird food come in several delicious flavours . apart from offering excellent taste , these millets contain essential mineral and nutrients , which provide the body with a variety of advantages . millet is one of the oldest foods known to humans and possibly the first cereal grain to be used for domestic purposes . today millet ranks as the sixth most important grain in the world .

bajra flour is made from the small round grains of black millet , also called bajra . millet is tiny in size and round in shape and can be white , gray , yellow or red . when the bajra is ripe and ready to be harvested . the plants are cut and tied in bundles and allowed to dry . the bundles are threshed to separate the grains . the grains are dried and then processed into flour . when ground , the flour is greyish in colour and has a slightly nutty flavour . since it is a heat - producing ingredient . it is commonly used in winters .

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 rot are offers 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 .

health advantages

- due to essential nutrients such as methionine ( an amino acid ) , b complex vitamins ( niacin , thiamin , and riboflavin ) , folic acid , lecithin , potassium , magnesium , manganese and zinc , millets are very effective in several roles . niacin reduces cholesterol while magnesium is essential for maintaining good heart health , as it lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attacks .

• it is a better source of iron than other grains . this ensures a good count of hemoglobin , avoiding symptoms of anemia etc.

-regular intake of millets provides protection against breast cancer in pre - menopausal women .

• 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