Kodo Millet 500g
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Dhatu Organic Kodo Millet — High Antioxidant, Fibre-Rich Grain for Blood Sugar & Gut Health Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) is one of India's oldest cultivated food pl... Read more ↓
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Organic Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum)
Nutrition FactsServing: 30g (¼ cup dry)
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100g | % RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 92.7 kcal | 309 kcal | 4.6% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 8.3 g | 5% |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1.4 g | <1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1.1 g | — |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 65 g | 6.5% |
| Dietary Fibre | 2.7 g | 9 g | 10.8% |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | <1% |
| Calcium | 8.1 mg | 27 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 44.1 mg | 147 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 56.4 mg | 188 mg | 5.6% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 1.7 mg | 4.3% |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0 mg | 0.2 mg | — |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0.1 mg | — |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | 1.1 mg | — |
* % RDA based on a 2000 kcal reference diet (FSSAI). Values are approximate and may vary by batch.
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Dhatu Organic Kodo Millet — High Antioxidant, Fibre-Rich Grain for Blood Sugar & Gut Health
Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) is one of India's oldest cultivated food plants — documented in Sanskrit texts for over 3,000 years and referenced in Ayurvedic literature under the name "Kodrava" as a grain with specific medicinal properties for metabolic disorders. Known as Varagu in Tamil, Arikelu in Telugu, Harka in Kannada and Kodon in Hindi, Kodo Millet is distinguished among millets for its exceptionally high antioxidant content and its dramatic blood sugar-lowering properties — making it one of the most scientifically validated grains for diabetes management.
Dhatu's Organic Kodo Millet is certified organic, sourced from traditional dry-farming regions and delivered whole and unprocessed. It is the ideal grain choice for anyone focused on metabolic health, blood sugar stability, gut microbiome diversity and oxidative stress reduction.
Kodo Millet's Antioxidant Advantage
Kodo Millet has among the highest antioxidant activity of any grain measured. Its bran layer is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids and ferulic acid — compounds that neutralise free radicals, reduce chronic inflammation and protect against oxidative stress associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and neurodegeneration. Research measuring the DPPH radical scavenging activity (the standard antioxidant assay) has placed Kodo Millet among the top-performing cereal grains globally.
Complete Nutritional Profile
- Single ingredient: Organic Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum)
- High polyphenol antioxidants — among the highest antioxidant activity of any grain; reduces chronic inflammation
- 9g dietary fibre per 100g — supports gut health, satiety and blood sugar control
- Very low glycaemic index — clinical studies show dramatic post-meal glucose reduction vs. white rice
- Good protein: 8.3g per 100g
- Iron: 0.5mg per 100g (plus high phytochemical content)
- Magnesium: 147mg per 100g (37% RDA) — exceptional; supports insulin sensitivity
- Phosphorus: 188mg per 100g
- Naturally gluten-free — 100% safe for coeliac disease
- Certified organic — NPOP certified
Kodo Millet & Diabetes — The Clinical Evidence
A clinical trial published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology found that substituting white rice with Kodo Millet in Type 2 diabetic patients produced statistically significant reductions in fasting blood glucose (-12.4%), post-meal glucose (-15.6%) and HbA1c (-0.8%) over 90 days. The researchers attributed this to Kodo Millet's unique combination of high resistant starch, high dietary fibre and polyphenol compounds that inhibit glucose-elevating enzymes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition). This is the same mechanism as the diabetes drug Acarbose — but achieved through whole food, without side effects.
Kodo Millet in Ayurveda
The Charaka Samhita, the foundational Ayurvedic text, specifically mentions Kodrava (Kodo Millet) as beneficial for conditions characterised by Kapha-Pitta imbalance — which maps to metabolic syndrome, obesity and Type 2 diabetes in modern medicine. Classical Ayurvedic prescriptions for diabetes-adjacent conditions (Prameha) routinely include Kodo Millet as a primary grain — a recommendation over 2,500 years old that is now fully validated by clinical pharmacology.
How to Cook
As rice substitute: Rinse 2–3 times. Use 1:2.5 millet:water ratio. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20–22 minutes. Rest 5 minutes. Kodo Millet cooks to a slightly sticky texture — good for holding shape in patties or balls.
Varagu pongal: The classic South Indian way — cook with moong dal, black pepper, cumin, ginger and ghee for a warming, diabetic-friendly complete meal.
Upma: Dry roast, then cook with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, green chilli, onion and mixed vegetables. Light, nutritious and deeply traditional.
Kodon ki roti (North India): Mix Kodo flour with a little water and cook like thick rotis on a tawa. Eaten with ghee and pickle in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh — a traditional tribal dish now recognised as a functional food.
Khichdi: Equal parts Kodo Millet and moong dal, seasoned with cumin, asafoetida and ghee. The ultimate diabetic-friendly comfort food.
About Dhatu Organics
Dhatu Organics sources certified organic millets from traditional farming communities across India. Every batch is cleaned, graded and packed without any chemical treatment, polishing agents or additives. Single-ingredient, minimally processed, exactly as nature intended.