Product Description

• 🌾 Finger Millet (Ragi) – Description

  Finger millet, commonly known as Ragi in India, is a highly nutritious small-grained cereal belonging to the grass family Poaceae. It is one of the oldest cultivated millets, grown mainly in Africa and South Asia. The name "finger millet" comes from its characteristic seed head, which looks like a cluster of fingers.

  Botanical Description:

  • Scientific Name: Eleusine coracana

  • Common Names: Ragi (Kannada), Nachni (Marathi), Mandua (Hindi), Kezhvaragu (Tamil), Ragulu (Telugu), Kodo (Nepali)

  • Family: Poaceae

  • Plant Type: Annual grass

  • Height: 40–120 cm

  • Inflorescence: Finger-like spikes radiating from a common base

  • Grain Color: Reddish-brown to dark brown

  Nutritional Value (per 100g of raw grain):

  • Energy: ~350–370 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: ~70–75%

  • Protein: ~7–8%

  • Dietary Fiber: ~3–4%

  • Fat: ~1–2%

  • Rich in: Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Amino acids (Methionine)

  Health Benefits:

  • Excellent source of calcium – supports bone health and growth

  • Gluten-free – ideal for those with gluten intolerance

  • Helps in diabetes management due to low glycemic index

  • Promotes weight management and digestion

  • Rich in antioxidants and iron, beneficial for anemia prevention

  Uses:

  • Commonly used to make ragi mudde, dosa, porridge, malt, biscuits, and baby foods

  • Can be used as a rice substitute or blended into multigrain flour

  • Increasingly popular as a health and fitness food