Millet - Pearl
| Attributes | Details |
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Variety |
Bajra (Pearl Millet) |
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Grade |
FAQ (Clean, mature grain) |
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Major Origin |
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana (semi-arid tracts) |
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Moisture |
~10% (very well dried) |
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Nutritional Highlights (per 100g) |
~67% carbs; 11% protein; excellent iron (~8 mg, high bioavailability) and zinc content; very high in magnesium and B-complex vitamins (especially B1, B3). Gluten-free. |
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Calorific Value |
~360 kcal/100g |
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Other Attributes |
Climate Resilient Grain: Drought-tolerant “super grain” with high iron and zinc, combats anemia. Consumed as bhakri (flatbread) or porridge. Low glycemic index, good for heart and diabetes management. |
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HS Code |
1008.50 |