Finger Millet

Finger Millet, also known as Ragi/mandua/kodra/mandia is an important millet grown extensively in various regions of India and Africa. is considered one of the most nutritious cereals. It is safe for gluten allergy and celiac disease. It is non-acid forming, and hence easy to digest. it is not advised to patients having kidney stones. An excellent source of natural calcium which helps in strengthening bones for growing children and aging people

Nutritional facts:

5–8% protein, 1–2% ether extractives, 65–75% carbohydrates, 15–20% dietary fiber and 2.5–3.5% minerals. Of all the cereals and millets, rich in amino acids (Tryptophan, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine and Methionoine). Finger millet has the highest amount of calcium (344mg%) and potassium (408mg%). The cereal has low fat content (1.3%) and contains mainly unsaturated fat. 100 grams of Finger millet has 336 KCal of energy.