Parboiled Foxtail Millet

Also Known As : Kangni

Technical Name : Setaria italica

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

It can be cooked, steamed, roasted, ground and used raw.
It can be used to make porridge, idli , dhokla, etc.

Description

Parboiled Foxtail Millet is partially boiled yellow small seeded foxtail millet.

Health benefits

Foxtail Millet has high calcium content , which helps in strengthening bones. It also contains D vitamin. Thus,foxtail millet consumption helps in the development of bones in children and maintains bone health in adults.
Foxtail millet gets digested at a slower rate because of the high content of fiber present in it giving one a feeling of fullness which helps to controls excessive food consumption.(1)

Selection Guide

Check for the best before date while buying.

Note

Overconsumption of foxtail millet suppresses thyroid function, and if you have hypothyroidism, you should avoid this millet.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.richmillet.com/blog/benefits-of-foxtail-millet/

(2) https://www.medicinalplantsanduses.com/foxtail-millet-health-benefits

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