Description

Foxtail Millet Kangni (ਕੰਗਣੀ) 1KG

Foxtail millet or Setaria italica is among the most commonly planted millets. It is a significant species found in East Asia and has been cultivated in India from the beginning of time. It was a common diet for people who live in semi-arid or arid areas that comprise India. This plant can be a significant contributor to local nutritional value in areas of dryland in India.

Features

The Foxtail millet crop can be grown from sea level all the way to 2000m. The species is able to mature in a short period, and therefore can be utilized as a relay crop. The small size of seeds allows for easy storage of it for longer durations. It makes foxtail millet a possibility to help in the resilience of local populations during times of the failure of crops. Furthermore, this is a great crop for fodder and hay for cattle because of its abundant grassiness.

The nutritional value

Foxtail millet is great in vitamins and nutrients. The grains of this cereal outdo rice and other cereals with the highest levels of minerals, including zinc, iron, and calcium. It is a high source of non-starchy fibers. This results in an extremely low glycaemic index. A regular intake of Foxtail millet results in an impressive drop in blood glucose levels, which makes it an excellent choice for a diet to prevent and manage diabetes. It is important to note that Foxtail millet as well as other millet varieties should be included in a balanced and balanced diet as well as other groups of food as their nutritional benefits do not supply all the vital components.

Processing

The millet’s foxtail grains mature in under 90 days. They can be harvested by hand or mechanically. When picking, panicles have to be removed and then removed. The millets of this species are vulnerable to heat in storage, which leads to its spoilage. The remaining husks may draw unwanted insects. Therefore, before storing, the grains, they must be thoroughly dried and dehusked.

Cereal can be consumed in many ways. It is cooked like rice, milled into flour, or malted. It is eaten as Bhaat, a hearty and nutritious porridge or used to create liquors. For instance, foxtail millet prepared with sugar and milk to make pudding kheer can be an amazing dessert. The grains that have been fermented are used to create wine and vinegar in China and also to make beer throughout Russia in addition to Myanmar. The seeds that are sprouted are consumed as a vegetable. The millet of foxtail is also utilized by the rural population as a less expensive food for birds and livestock.