Pearl Millets (Bajra): (H.S Code 100829)
Pearl Millet, commonly known as bajra is a profoundly nutritious and easy to digest cereal grain. Being non-glutinous makes it a healthy option for people with a gluten allergy and celiac disease. They are power-packed with carbohydrates, essential amino acids, antioxidants, multiple vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, niacin, beta carotene, and minerals like iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
Pearl millets or Bajra can be found in various forms for daily consumption. You can use it as flour to make flatbreads or dosa, grains to make porridge, processed grains as poha or upma for breakfast, and ready to eat snacks like millet or multigrain cookies. The enormous health benefits of bajra make it a perfect superfood, optimum for regular consumption by all.
Health Benefits Of Pearl Millets (Bajra)
The high nutrient composition of Pearl Millets makes it a desirable grain when it comes to good health. Here are some of the several benefits of this whole grain:.
Pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus, commonly known as the synonym Pennisetum glaucum; also known as 'Bajra' in Hindi, 'Sajje' in Kannada, 'Kambu' in Tamil, 'Bajeer' in Kumaoni and 'Gero' in Hausa) is the most widely grown type of millet. It has been grown in Africa and the Indian subcontinent since prehistoric times.
Pearl millets or Bajra can be found in various forms for daily consumption. You can use it as flour to make flatbreads or dosa, grains to make porridge, processed grains as poha or upma for breakfast, and ready to eat snacks like millet or multigrain cookies.
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100 grams of pearl millet contains the following nutrients. Protein – 10.96 gm,
Dietary fibres- 11.49 gm,
Fat contents- 5.43 gm,
Carbohydrates– 61.78 gm,
Energy- 1456 KJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carbohydrates are important for athletes as it is a major source of energy for them. Millets are the only source of carbohydrates which does not have any starch in it and they release energy slowly allowing for improved stamina during long periods of intense activity.