JOWAR / SORGHUM
- Jowar or sorghum is the fibre-rich millet is cultivated extensively in India. It is a flowering plant belonging to the grass family Poaceae. It was a part of a regular meal plan for human for more than 5000 years across the globe through civilizations.
- Jowar is clad by several names such as durra, Egyptian millet, great millet, kafir corn, feterita, guinea corn, Sudan grass, milo, Juwar, Jwari in Marathi, Cholam in Tamil, Jolal in Kannada and Jonnalu in Telugu.
- Jowar aids in the smooth functioning of the digestive system owing to its abundance of dietary fibre.
- Regular addition of jowar can help to avert bloating, constipation, flatulence, indigestion, cramping, diarrhoea and gastrointestinal woes.
Nutrition Facts Serving per 100 g
Calories 329
Total Fat 3.5g
Saturated Fat 0.6g
Total Carbohydrate 72g
Dietary Fiber 6.7g
Sugar 2.5g
Protein 11g
Calcium 13.00mg
Iron 3.36mg
Potassium 363mg
Sodium 2mg
Thiamine 0.35mg
Riboflavin 0.14mg
Niacin 2.1mg
Folate 39.42mg