Millet Amma’s Little Millet Flour-
Millet Amma’s Organic Little Millet Flour is rich in minerals like iron, zinc and calcium.
Unpolished Little Millet aids in weight management and maintains overall health.
Little Millet is an ideal option that manages cholesterol and improves the production of energy.
You can make a variety of dishes with our Gluten-free Little Millet Flour like pancakes and cake.
You can also try our Ready to Cook Organic Pizza Base made from Little Millet.
The millet cultivated is 100% Organic and suitable for a vegan diet.
Enjoy your favorite dishes with this Organic Little Millet made with love from the heart of a home-maker.
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How to store?
Store your favorite Organic Little Millet Flour in a cool and dry place. It has a shelf life of 6 months.
Net Weight: 500 gms.
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Millet flour, particularly from barnyard millet, is considered sustainable for several reasons related to agriculture, environmental impact, and nutrition. Here’s why:
1. Low Water Requirement: Millets, including barnyard millet, are known for their low water requirement compared to major cereal crops like rice or wheat. They can grow in semi-arid conditions with minimal irrigation, making them suitable for regions with water scarcity. This characteristic reduces the strain on water resources, which is crucial for sustainable agriculture (Tripathi et al., 2016).
2. Climate Resilience: Millets are resilient to adverse climatic conditions such as drought and high temperatures. They require fewer inputs like fertilizers and pesticides compared to other crops, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with agricultural production (Gupta and Rattan, 2010).
3. Biodiversity and Soil Health: Growing millets supports biodiversity as they are typically cultivated using traditional farming methods that promote crop diversity. This diversity helps in maintaining soil health and fertility by reducing soil erosion and nutrient depletion (Rai et al., 2013).
4. Nutritional Value: Millets are nutritionally dense, rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Their cultivation encourages diverse diets and contributes to food security, particularly in regions prone to food insecurity (Saleh et al., 2019).
5. Low Carbon Footprint: The carbon footprint of barnyard millet flour products is low primarily due to their efficient use of resources such as water and fertilizer, minimal need for irrigation, and lower energy requirements during cultivation and processing compared to other staple crops like wheat or rice (Bhargava et al., 2011).
In conclusion, barnyard millet flour products are considered sustainable due to their low environmental impact, resilience to climate change, nutritional benefits, and efficient resource utilization during cultivation. These factors collectively contribute to reducing the carbon footprint associated with their production and consumption.
References:
- Bhargava, A., & Shukla, S. (2011). Ohmic heating of barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea) flour: Effects on in vitro protein digestibility, pasting and antioxidant properties. *Journal of Food Engineering, 103*(3), 327-333.
- Gupta, S. K., & Rattan, R. K. (2010). Climate change and its impact on millets yield in India. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 55 (1), 15-22.
- Rai, K. N., Bhattacharjee, R., & Bhattacharya, P. M. (2013). Genetic improvement of small millets in India: Status and future prospects. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 73 (2), 135-148.
- Saleh, A. S., Zhang, Q., Chen, J., & Shen, Q. (2019). Millet grains: Nutritional quality, processing, and potential health benefits. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 18 (4), 1190-1205.
- Tripathi, M. K., Mishra, A. S., & Misra, P. (2016). Impact of conservation agriculture on water productivity and water use efficiency in maize-wheat cropping system. Agricultural Water Management, 167, 55-61.
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