Echinochloa
esculenta is a species of grass in the family Poaceae family. It is referred to
by the common names Japanese barnyard millet or Japanese millet, is a species
of Echinochloa that is cultivated in India, Japan, China and Korea, both as a
food and for animal fodder. It is grown in areas where the land is unsuitable
or the climate too cool for paddy rice cultivation. However, the development of
rice varieties that can withstand cold has led to a sharp decline in the
cultivation of Japanese barnyard millet, in favor of rice.
Barnyard Millet is
a fair source of protein, which is highly digestible and is an excellent source
of dietary fibre with good amounts of soluble and insoluble fractions. The
carbohydrate content is low and slowly digestible. According to research,
consumption of the barnyard millet recorded lowest blood glucose, serum
cholesterol and triglycerides compared to other millets. With its growing
popularity, there are many Barnyard Millet online stores rapidly opening
Barnyard millet grain is a good source of protein, carbohydrate,
fiber, and, most notably, contains more micronutrients (iron and zinc) than
other major cereals. Despite its nutritional and agronomic benefits, barnyard
millet has remained an underutilized crop. Over the past decades, very limited
attempts have been made to study the features of this crop. Barnyard millet is a short duration crop that
can grow in adverse environmental conditions with almost no input and can
withstand various biotic and abiotic stresses. In addition to these agronomic
advantages, the grains are valued for their high nutritional value and lower
expense as compared to major cereals like rice, wheat, and maize. It contains a
rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and, most notably, micronutrients
like iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) that are related to numerous health benefits. All these features make barnyard millet an
ideal supplementary crop for subsistence farmers and also as an alternate crop
during the failure of monsoons in rice/major crop cultivating areas
- Millets are called as miracle grains or wonder grains because
they have high nutritional values when compared with rice and wheat. It is a
great food for people looking for weight loss, diabetic and cardiac
patients.
- The high amount of soluble and insoluble fibre that helps in preventing digestive troubles such as constipation and bloating
- Low carbohydrate content & low glycemic index makes it recommended food for those suffering from diabetes
- Gluten-free makes it suitable for those suffering from celiac diseases. Its high iron content makes it a good source of iron for vegetarians
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It provides the benefit of strong immunity as per Ayurvedic medicine.
- Barnyard is very
rich in protein and minerals. It is highly recommended for preparing Bisibele
bath and similar rice dishes. Cooking time for Barnyard is same as paddy rice.
- Barnyard can be used to prepare everything that one makes with paddy rice – all the biryanis, pulavs, mixed rices, etc
- No cholesterol and trans fat
- Authentic organic products. Free from artificial fertilizers, colors, flavors and preservatives
- We collect the foods directly from the Indian farmers.
- Products are free from chemicals and cultivated under traditional treatment.
- We ensure the purity of this product with vacuum pack or bag and maintenance also make sure that it is free from impurities and contamination