{"product_id":"foxtail-millet-flour-500g","title":"Foxtail Millet Flour 500g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dpp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dpp-hero\"\u003eFoxtail millet (thinai) has the highest protein-to-carbohydrate ratio of any common Indian millet — 12.3g protein to just 60.9g carbs per 100g — with a low GI of approximately 50–67. Mild in flavour and versatile in the kitchen, it is one of the best millets for daily use by health-conscious households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Foxtail Millet Flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxtail millet (Setaria italica), known as thinai (Tamil), korra (Telugu), navane (Kannada) and kangni (Hindi), is one of the oldest cultivated crops in Asia with records of cultivation in India dating back 7,000 years. With a distinctive mild, slightly nutty flavour and excellent water absorption, foxtail millet flour is one of the easiest millet flours to work with for everyday cooking. Our flour is stone cold-milled from certified organic foxtail millet to preserve its naturally high protein and fibre content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Nutritional Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein for a millet\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12.3g per 100g, comparable to whole wheat atta (14g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood dietary fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8g per 100g for digestive health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow glycaemic index\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 50–67, lower than most cereal grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron and magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.8mg and 81mg per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally gluten-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe for coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower calorie density\u003c\/strong\u003e — 351 kcal\/100g vs 389 kcal\/100g for oats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFoxtail Millet vs Common Grains: Protein and GI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtein (g\/100g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGI (approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFibre (g\/100g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"rte-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDhatu Foxtail Millet Flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole Wheat Atta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69–71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRagi Flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68–83\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJowar Flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62–77\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Rice Flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72–85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dpp-source\"\u003eProtein: ICMR-NIN 2017. GI values: Atkinson et al., Diabetes Care 2008; Shobana et al., Indian Journal of Medical Research 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Foxtail Millet Flour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinai dosa\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blend with urad dal (2:1 ratio); ferment 8 hours for crisp, light dosas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoxtail roti\u003c\/strong\u003e — Knead with warm water; blend with 20% wheat for easier handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpma\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use foxtail semolina or flour toasted in ghee with mustard and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMillet porridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cook with milk; add banana, honey and cinnamon for breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Replace 30–40% of wheat flour in muffins and cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678287909022,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Foxtail-Millet-Flour-f-1.jpg?v=1775487174","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/foxtail-millet-flour-500g","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}