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Illustration of three bowls side by side: yellow split dal, pale millet grains and whole green gram, with loose sesame seeds and horse gram
Protein per 100g in Indian Dals, Millets and Seeds: Full IFCT Table
Indian dals carry about 19–24 g of protein per 100 g, roughly double millets (7–11 g). Bhāvi's full IFCT 2017 table covers 30+ dals, millets and seeds, with everyday portions... Read more...
Illustration of two bowls of wheat semolina side by side: golden medium suji rava and pale extra-fine chiroti rava, with wheat grains and a wooden spoon
Suji vs Rava vs Chiroti Rava vs Bombay Rava: What's the Difference?
Suji and rava are the same wheat semolina; chiroti rava is an extra-fine grind and Bombay rava a medium one. Gata untangles the names, the history and the IFCT nutrition... Read more...
The Waking Grain: Ancient India's Art of Sprouting and the Wisdom Behind It
Before modern food science had words for phytic acid or enzyme activation, Indian kitchens were already sprouting grains. Gata traces the ancient tradition — from Karnataka's nachni satva to Bihar's sattu — and the Ayurvedic wisdom that underpinned it. Read more...
Illustration of a bowl of green moringa leaf powder beside a moringa sprig and a wooden spoon of powder
Moringa Powder Nutrition & Protein per 100g (Full Table)
Moringa powder contains roughly 25–30 g of protein per 100 g, but a realistic 5 g serving gives only 1.2–1.5 g. Bhāvi compares IFCT 2017 data with lab analyses of... Read more...
Ragi Millet Benefits in Ayurveda: How Finger Millet Became the Strength of the South
Finger millet came from Africa and became the grain of the Deccan. Gata traces ragi from archaeology to Kanakadasa's poem, says plainly what the Ayurvedic texts do not say, and shows what modern food-composition data confirms. Read more...
Illustration of two bowls side by side: regular wheat flour with dry grains, and sprouted flour with sprouted grains
Sprouted Flour vs Regular Flour: What Actually Changes
Sprouting barely changes the protein, fibre or calories in a flour, but it lowers phytic acid and makes iron and protein easier to use. Bhāvi compares sprouted and regular wheat,... Read more...
Bowl of besan (gram flour) with split chana dal and kala chana
Besan Protein per 100g: Nutrition Table, Portions and Sattu Comparison
Besan contains about 21.6 g of protein per 100 g, according to India's IFCT 2017. Bhāvi breaks down protein in 30 g and 50 g portions, the full nutrition table,... Read more...
Foxtail millet (navane) plant and a bowl of foxtail millet grains
Navane: How Foxtail Millet Sustained Indian Civilisations for 4,000 Years — and Why Modern Nutrition Science Is Finally Catching Up
In Charaka Samhita, foxtail millet is classified as laghu — light, easy to digest, suited for daily use. Gata traces navane's 4,500-year journey from the Deccan plateau to the tables... Read more...
Stages of sprouting: dry grain, root emerging, green shoot growing
The Sprouting Revolution: What Science Now Knows About Antinutrients, Mineral Absorption, and Activated Grains
New research confirms what traditional food cultures always practised: sprouting transforms the nutritional profile of grains. Bhāvi explains the science of phytic acid, phytase activation, and why activated grains achieve... Read more...
Almond milk made from activated almond butter
How to Make Vegan Milk and Curd from Dhatu Nut Butters
Turn a spoonful of nut butter into creamy plant milk in two minutes, then culture it into thick vegan curd. Ratios, steps and troubleshooting tips. Read more...
Sprouted ragi seeds
Sprouted Ragi Flour vs Ragi Malt vs Popped Ragi vs Porridge Mix: The Complete Guide (+ Where Nachani Satva Fits)
Ragi comes in five common forms. This guide compares sprouted ragi flour, regular ragi flour, ragi malt, popped ragi (huri hittu) and porridge mix, and shows where nachani satva fits. Read more...
Cup of kashaya decoction with cinnamon, cloves, black pepper and tulsi
Gut Parasites & The 8-Spice Ayurvedic Defence: Your Complete Kashaya Powder Protocol
One-in-four people carry a gut parasite without knowing it. Discover how Dhatu Kashaya Powder — a 7-spice certified organic Ayurvedic decoction — may support gut parasite defence through eugenol, cinnamaldehyde,... Read more...
Wheat grains in hands
Sprouted Wheat Flour Benefits, Comparison, How to Make It, and More
Sprouted wheat flour is milled from wheat that has been soaked and germinated. Here's what changes nutritionally, how it compares with regular atta, and how to cook with it. Read more...
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The Hidden Link: Parasites and Cancer — Fact, Fiction, and Emerging Frontiers
Abstract: Parasites and cancer - the recent studies and clinical observations have reignited interest in the potential connection between parasitic infections and the development of certain types of cancer. While... Read more...
Sunflower in bloom; sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E
Vitamin E Showdown: Almonds vs. Sunflower Seeds
Almonds and sunflower seeds are two of the richest food sources of vitamin E. We compare them per 100 g and per handful. Read more...
Sliced bread made from refined wheat flour
Unbleached vs. Bleached Maida: Composition, Health Impacts, and Processing Methods
Maida is refined wheat flour. We explain how bleached and unbleached maida are made, what changes, and when to choose unbleached. Read more...
Bowl of sprouted ragi porridge topped with nuts and seeds
How to Make Sprouted Ragi Porridge
A warm bowl of sprouted ragi porridge in under 10 minutes. Made with milk or water and jaggery. Read more...
Glass of homemade almond milk surrounded by almonds
Creamy Almond Milk from Activated Almond Butter
Skip the soaking and straining: blend activated almond butter with water for fresh almond milk in five minutes. Read more...
Navane payasa, foxtail millet kheer in a bowl
Navane Payasa | Foxtail Millet Pudding
Navane (foxtail millet) payasa is a traditional Karnataka dessert. Here's the step-by-step recipe with jaggery and coconut milk. Read more...
Jar of oil-free lacto-fermented vegetable pickle
Oil-Free Pickles: Lacto-Fermented the Traditional Way
Lacto-fermented pickles use only vegetables, salt and time. Here's how the traditional method works and how it differs from oil and vinegar pickles. Read more...
Glass of oat milk with oat cookies
What's Cooking? Understanding Nutrient Loss in the Kitchen
Cooking can strip water-soluble vitamins from food. Here's what causes nutrient loss and simple kitchen habits that keep more of it. Read more...
Red amaranth (rajgira) plant flower heads
Amaranth - The Immortal Grain!
Amaranth, known as rajgira or ramdana in India, is a gluten-free seed rich in lysine, an amino acid most grains lack. Nutrition, uses and recipes. Read more...
Castor oil bottle for eyebrow care
Castor Oil for Eyebrow Care – The No. 1 Choice
Castor oil is a popular home remedy for eyebrow care. Here's how to apply it and what to realistically expect. Read more...
Bowl of millet grains
Health Benefits of Millet
Why nutritionists recommend millets: the fibre, minerals and slow-release carbohydrates in India's traditional small grains. Read more...
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Why 2023 Must Be the Year of Healthy Eating
As we move into the new year of 2023, it’s time to make a concerted effort to prioritize healthier food options and ingredients. With the rise in chronic diseases such... Read more...
Ragi (finger millet) ear heads in a field
Ragi: A Wonder Grain
Ragi, also called finger millet or nachni, is one of the most calcium-rich grains. Nutrition facts, uses and recipes. Read more...
Millet crop growing in a field in India
Millets Production in India
India is the world's largest millet producer. A look at the major millet-growing states, varieties and the millet revival. Read more...
Sprouted ragi flour and ragi grains
Benefits of Sprouted Ragi Flour – A Nutrient-Dense Flour
Sprouting ragi before milling lowers antinutrients and makes its calcium and iron easier to absorb. Eight reasons to choose sprouted ragi flour. Read more...
Young green sprouts
All about Sprouting! How & Why?
A practical guide to sprouting at home, with soaking and germination times for common grains and legumes, and the science behind it. Read more...
Sprouted peanut butter in a jar
Why Sprouted Peanut Butter? 7 Compelling Reasons
Sprouting peanuts before grinding changes their nutrition. Here are seven reasons to choose sprouted peanut butter. Read more...
Grains and legumes that contain phytic acid
Phytates in Grains: Why is it important?
Phytates are natural compounds in grains, legumes and seeds that reduce mineral absorption. What they are and how to reduce them. Read more...
Soaked and raw almonds (badam)
Eating Right: Almonds
Morning or night, soaked or raw? A practical guide to when and how to eat almonds (badam) every day. Read more...
Illustration of an emmer (khapli) wheat ear beside a bowl of long reddish-brown emmer grains and a small bowl of khapli atta
Emmer Wheat (Khapli, Jave Godhi): History, Names and Nutrition
Emmer wheat is the ancient hulled wheat India knows as khapli, jave godhi and samba godhumai. Gata traces its 10,000-year history, what the classical texts say about wheat, and what... Read more...
Handful of raw almonds
Almonds: Nutrition, Benefits & How Many to Eat a Day
A handful of almonds is one of the most studied snacks in nutrition science, and one of the easiest habits to keep. So what do almonds actually give you, how... Read more...
Buckwheat groats and buckwheat flour
Is Buckwheat Good for You? Nutrition, Research & Uses
Buckwheat has the word "wheat" in its name, yet it isn't wheat at all, and it contains no gluten. In India we know it as kuttu, the flour of Navratri... Read more...
Flaxseeds
Does Flaxseed Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?
Cancer is a major global health problem with high prevalence and mortality. Breast cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers. Nutrition plays a crucial role in cancer... Read more...
Activated flaxseeds
Activated Flaxseed
Activated flaxseeds are soaked and dried to reduce antinutrients. What activation changes, nutrition facts and how to eat them. Read more...
Organic groceries on Dhatu Organics store shelves
Why Shop with Dhatu Organics
Buying direct from Dhatu Organics means certified organic staples, fresh stock and shipping across India. Read more...
Castor plant and castor seeds
Dhatu Black Castor Oil for Cracked Heels
A simple night-time routine for dry, cracked heels using castor oil, with tips on how often to apply it. Read more...
Gluten-free flours for baking
Going Gluten Free: Baking Beyond Wheat
How to bake without wheat using ragi, buckwheat, sorghum (jowar) and coconut flours, with substitution tips. Read more...
Millet grains on a wooden spoon
Why Millets Are Gaining Popularity These Days?
From climate resilience to nutrition, the reasons millets are returning to Indian kitchens. Read more...
Coconut
Go Nuts for Coconut!
Health Benefits of Coconut: Coconut oil is a popular oil that is commonly used in cooking, particularly in the tropical regions of the world where coconuts are abundant. It is... Read more...
Why You Need to Start Using Almond Oil
13 Reasons Why You Need to Start Using Almond Oil
Almond oil has been used for centuries as a medicinal and cosmetic product, thanks to its many health benefits and versatile uses. Here are just 13 of the reasons why... Read more...
Foxtail
10 Reasons Why You Should Incorporate Foxtail Millet Into Your Diet
Fast facts on millet: 1) Compared to other grains, millet has a lower glycemic index, making it better for weight loss and blood sugar control. 2) Foxtail millet is high... Read more...
Millet crop growing in a field
International Year of Millets 2023 - A Superlative initiative by India
India's role in the UN International Year of Millets 2023, and what it meant for farmers and consumers. Read more...
Barnyard millet plant in a field
What is Barnyard Millet Rice?
Barnyard millet (oodalu) is a quick-cooking, gluten-free millet. Nutrition per 100 g and how to cook it like rice. Read more...
Dried soapnuts (reetha)
Soapnuts
Soapnuts, or reetha, are a natural, biodegradable cleanser. How to use them for laundry and household cleaning. Read more...
Black Castor Oil Healing Portion
Black Castor Oil: The Healing Potion
Black Castor Oil: The Healing Potion Our castor oil is obtained by the traditional method of processing. Castor seeds are roasted and then the oil is extracted by boiling the... Read more...
Himalayan pink salt crystals
Eating Right: Himalayan Crystal Pink Salt
How Himalayan pink salt differs from refined table salt, and how to use it in everyday cooking. Read more...
Benefits of Germinated Brown Rice (GBR)
Benefits of Germinated Brown Rice (GBR)
What is GBR? It is simply brown rice sprouted (or germinated)! Brown rice can be easily sprouted. The brown rice is first soaked overnight (or for two days) depending on... Read more...