Barnyard millet, is a highly nutritious, gluten-free grain commonly used in rava (semolina) and flour form. It is a rich source of fiber, protein, and essential minerals, making it a great alternative to rice and wheat. This millet is easy to digest and ideal for fasting and diabetic diets.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 342 kcal
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 11.2g
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 9.8g
Iron: 5mg
Calcium: 11mg
Magnesium: 83mg
Disease Cure & Health Benefits
Diabetes Control
Heart Health
Cholesterol
Weight Loss
Digestive Health
Detoxification
Improves liver function
Bone Strength
Consumed As
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| Product | Banyard(Whole Gain) | Banyard(Flour) | Banyard(Rava) | |
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Physical Specification
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| Partical Size | Small, oval, or round grains (1.5–3 mm in diameter) | 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm (varies based on milling process) | Fine powder, typically 100–200 mesh | |
| Appearance | Clean, smooth, and uniform grains | Granular, semi-coarse texture | Free-flowing, uniform texture | |
| Colour | Light brown, grayish, or off-white, depending on variety | Off-white to light cream | Off-white to light cream | |
| Smell | Neutral, fresh, free from rancidity or off-smell | Neutral to slightly nutty | Characteristic, mild nutty aroma, free from off-smells | |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 12% (varies based on storage requirements) | ≤ 12% | ≤ 12% | |
| Purity | ≥ 99% | ≥ 99% | ≥ 99% | |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.5% (includes dust, husk, and non-millet particles) | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.5% (should be free from dirt, husk, and other impurities) | |
| Broker Grains | ≤ 2% | ≤ 3% | ≤ 2% (before milling) | |
| Damage Grains | ≤ 1% | ≤ 2% | ≤ 1% (before milling) | |
| Aflatoxin | ≤ 20 ppb (as per food safety standards) | ≤ 10 ppb (as per food safety standards) | < 10 ppb (as per food safety standards) | |
| Insect Infestation | Nil (no live insects or pest contamination) | Nil | Nil | |
| Texture | Hard and firm, non-sticky when cooked | Slightly coarse, grainy | Fine, smooth, non-gritty | |
| Taste | Mild Sweet, free from bitterness | Mild, nutty | Mildly sweet, nutty | |
Chemical Specification
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| Protein Content | 6–12% | 6-8% | 6–12% | |
| Crude Fibre | 8–12% | 6-9% | 6–10% | |
| Ash Content | 1.5–2.5% | ≤2% | 1–2% | |
| Fat Content | 2–4% | 2–4% | 1–3% | |
| Starch | 50–65% | 55-65% | 60–70% | |
| Acid Insoluble | Max 1.0% as per food safety standard of country | ≤ 5% | ≤ 0.5% | |
| Self Life | 8 to 12 month | 6 to 8 month | 4 to 6 month | |
| Pesticide Residue: As Per Importiing Country Guidlines | ||||