Barnyard Millet (Kudiraivali)
Story/Overview
Barnyard millet (Echinochloa species) is an ancient millet crop grown in warm and temperate regions of the world and widely cultivated in Asia, particularly India, China, Japan, and Korea. It is the fourth most produced minor millet, providing food security to many poor people across the world. Globally, India is the biggest producer of barnyard millet, both in terms of area (0.146 m ha–1) and production (0.147 mt) with average productivity of 1034 kg/ha during the last 3 years.
Health Benefits
- Low in Calories
- Rich in Fiber
- Low Glycemic Index
- Gluten Free Food
- Good source of Iron
FAQ
1.Can we eat barnyard millet daily?
For those who are health conscious and are wary about what they eat, experts suggest that millets should be a part of their daily regular diet. Millets are nutritious, non-glutinous (non-sticky) and are not acid-forming foods, thus making them very easy to digest. 2.Is barnyard millet easy to digest?
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The high fiber content helps in preventing constipation, excess gas, bloating and cramping. The carbohydrate content of barnyard millet is low and slowly digestible, making the barnyard millet a low glycemic index food. 3.Can diabetic eat barnyard millet?
The study indicated that the dehulled and heat treated barnyard millet is beneficial for type-II diabetics. 4.Is barnyard millet good for weight loss?
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Barnyard Millet: Ideal option in millet diet for weight loss
Those looking for best millet for weight loss can include this in their regular diet. Apart from this, barnyard millets are also potent in antioxidants, which helps tackle complications with various diseases and health issues
Nutritional Content
The millet had 10.5% protein 3.6% fat, 68.8% carbohydrate and 398 kcal/100 g energy. The total dietary fibre content was high (12.6%) including soluble (4.2%) and insoluble (8.4%) fractions.
Product Details
Product Name: Kudiraivali/Barnyard Millet
Details: Kudiraivali/Barnyard Millet
Ingredients: Ragi/Finger Millet
Brand: Delta Foods
Weight: 500 Gm
Materail Feature: Vegeterian
Package Weight: 505 Gm