Ragi

Redmillet Ragi

The common English name of Ragi is finger millet. Due to the immense popularity of other cereal crops such as rice and wheat, ragi had taken a backseat in the Indian food and nutrition scene for a long time, although they were a highly regarded nutritious yield in ancient agricultural practices more than 2000 years ago. In the past three to four decades, thanks to in-depth research and the thrust by the UN FAO (United Nations Food And Agriculture Organization) on incorporating millets in the daily diet, to tackle malnutrition and a myriad other commonly occurring ailments, ragi has made a significant comeback as a frontrunner The nutrition values in a 100 g Ragi Calories - 385 Macronutrients: Total Fat 7%, Saturated Fat 3% Polyunsaturated Fat 5% Monounsaturated Fat 2% Cholesterol 0%, Sodium 0% Total Carbohydrates 25% Dietary Fiber 14%, Sugars 2%, Protein 10% Micronutrients: Minerals: Calcium 26%, Iron 11%, Potassium 27% Vitamins: Thiamine 5%, Riboflavin 7.6%, Niacin 3.7% Folic Acid 3% Vitamin C 7%, Vitamin E 4.6%

History and Geography: Finger Millet, grown in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, has been a part of Indian agriculture for over 4,000 years. Usage in Global Cuisines: Used in making porridge, cookies, and healthy pancakes. Health Benefits: Benefit Description High in Calcium, it Strengthens bones and teeth. Rich in Antioxidants Reduces oxidative stress. Note: The price of the product cannot be mentioned on a global trade as it varies based on the payment terms decided between the parties. The Country of Origin for every Product is India. The HSN codes are below : Finger Millet- 10082130

Finger Millets(Ragi) Finger Millets (Eleusine Coracana), often known as ragi in India, stand unique among the cereals such as barley, rye and oats with higher nutritional contents. It is rich in calcium, dietary fiber, phytates (0.48%), protein, minerals and phenolics. It is also a rich source of thiamine, riboflavin, iron, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine and other essential amino acids. The abundance of these phytochemicals enhances the nutraceutical potentail of finger millet, making it a powerhouse of health benefiting nutrients. It has distinguished health beneficial properties, such as anti-doabetic, anti-diarrheal, anticulcer, anti-inflammatory, antiumerogenic, atherosclerogenic effects, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.