About Unpolished Foxtail Millet

Foxtail Millet is one of the ancient crops that is versatile and grows well in different temperatures. Soil with less moisture suitable for foxtail millet, as it does not require much water to grow well.

Foxtail millet has healthy complex carbohydrates that slowly release energy in the body for daily activity. Additionally, it has a low glycemic index, making it a natural and healthy food choice for everyone.

Foxtail Millets are widely used as a daily food in India and are known to be a better food choice than rice. Sri Saraswathi Organics Foxtail Millet is rich in nutrition, and adding it to your daily diet supports your overall health.

Foxtail Millet Health Benefits

Foxtail Millets are enriched with dietary fibre (approximately 6-8%), which provides a feeling of comfort after meals and aids easy digestion.
They have a low glycemic index, which prevents sudden rise in blood sugar level, benefiting people with diabetes.
The rich contents of antioxidants and fibre keeps you healthy and full, reducing unnecessary food cravings.
Unpolished Foxtail Millet is completely gluten-free, which does not stick to the gut, and supports better nutrient absorption in the body.
The high mineral content in Foxtail Millet, such as iron and magnesium, is beneficial for overall health and daily activities.

How to Use Organic Foxtail Millet

Breakfast: Cook Foxtail Millet as porridge and enjoy it with peanuts or cashews.
Salad: Boil the millets and pair it with sprout-based protein salad.
Snacks: Mix Foxtail Millet with your regular snacks and veggies to make them healthier.
Sweet Delicacy: Millets can be used to make kheer or pudding, adding nutritional benefits to sweet dishes.
Dry Roast: The millets can be tossed or dry roasted with ghee and spices for a healthy, savory snack.

Storage Info

Open the millet packs immediately after delivery and sun-dry them on a cotton cloth for 1-2 hours.
Store the millets in an air-tight steel container and repeat the sun-drying process once every 30 days to maintain freshness.
Store it in a cool and dry place.

Regional Names for Foxtail Millet

Kannada: ನವಣೆ (Navane)
Tamil: தினை (Thinai)
Telugu: కొర్ర (Korra)
Malayalam: തിണ (Thina)
Hindi: कांगनी (Kangni)
Bengali: কাউন (Kaon)
Punjabi: ਕਾਂਗਣੀ (Kangni)

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