RAGI / FINGER MILLET

The common English name of Ragi is finger millet. Due to the immense popularity of other cereal crops such as rice and wheat, ragi had taken a backseat in the Indian food and nutrition scene for a long time, although they were a highly regarded nutritious yield in ancient agricultural practices more than 2000 years ago.
In the past three to four decades, thanks to in-depth research and the thrust by the UN FAO (United Nations Food And Agriculture Organization) on incorporating millets in the daily diet, to tackle malnutrition and a myriad other commonly occurring ailments, ragi has made a significant comeback as a frontrunner, for maintaining optimal health.
Ragi is composed of certain key amino acids, making it a unique plant-based source of high-quality proteins.
It offers methionine, a sulphur-based amino acid to revive skin and hair health, valine and isoleucine which repair injured muscle tissues and threonine, to enable the proper formation of teeth and enamel and protect the mouth from gum disease.
Ragi is a powerhouse of iron, serving as a boon for people who experience low haemoglobin levels in the blood, thus effectively treating anaemia.

Ragi Calories - 385

Total Fat 7%, Saturated Fat 3%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5%

Monounsaturated Fat 2%

Cholesterol 0%, Sodium 0%

Total Carbohydrates 25%

Dietary Fiber 14%, Sugars 2%, Protein 10%

Calcium 26%, Iron 11%, Potassium 27%

Vitamins:

Thiamine 5%, Riboflavin 7.6%, Niacin 3.7%

Folic Acid 3%

Vitamin C 7%, Vitamin E 4.6%