Why Little Millets?
Little Millet are taking their position on the plate and becoming part of the diet of health-conscious people, not by force but by choice. The demand for millets-base products is increasing in the urban areas.
Uniqueness of Little Millet:
- Little Millet are the super-food and are the powerhouse of rich nutrients packed with energy. It got its reward and now called as Nutri-Cereals.
- Millet are gluten-free and the trend of the gluten-free market is increasing at a faster rate.
- It contains a good profile of micro nutrients.
- It does not contain trans fat.
- It is rich in dietary fiber and resistant starch which works as pre-biotics.
- It is alkaline in nature and contains non-acid forming properties.
- Millet contain a balanced amino profile. The digestibility of millet can be increased by proper processing and malting.
- Millet are good for the farmers as it is suitable for dry land farming and requires less agricultural inputs and can sustain drought
- It is good for the planet as it is climate-resilient crops.