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Hindi: Kangni; Tamil: Kavalai; Telugu: Korralu; Kannada: Navane; Malayalam: Thina
Foxtail millet, Setaria italica, originated in China. It is the second largest grown species of millet. This annual grain makes the efficient use of water to grow and is best suited for growing in dry climate. Alike kodo millet and little millet, foxtail millet also has a hard husk covering which is removed either by pounding manually or by using a grinding mill. Foxtail millet has low glycemic index which makes it suitable for diabetics and is rich in vitamins and minerals. Because of this reason, people have been buying foxtail millet online. It reduces bad cholesterol; increases good cholesterol and thus reduces the risk of heart disease. It is gluten-free and is rich in dietary fibre. You can avail foxtail millet in Bangalore.
Foxtail Millet isrich in Protein, Iron, Calcium, anti oxidants and Minerals (Manganese, Magnesium and Phosphorous). They are healthy alternative to rice, wheat and also gluten free.
Composition for 100 Gms
Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Minerals (g) | Fibre (g) | Carbohydrates (g) | Calcium (g) | Phosphorous (g) | Thiamin (g) |
12.3 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 8 | 60.9 | 31 | 290 |
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Foxtail millet Quick Facts | |
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Name: | Foxtail millet |
Scientific Name: | Setaria italica |
Origin | Foxtail millet was first naturalized in China. |
Colors | Light yellow-brown, rusty or black (Seed) |
Shapes | Convex oval or elliptical (Seed) |
Calories | 351 Kcal./cup |
Major nutrients | Isoleucine (48026.32%) Leucine (47727.27%) Tryptophan (23409.09%) Threonine (18636.36%) Lysine (6967.70%) |
Health benefits | Proper function of cardiac, Alzheimer's disease, Enhance memory, Antioxidant, Cures muscle weakness |