{"product_id":"kodo-millet-500g","title":"Kodo Millet 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDhatu Organic Kodo Millet — High Antioxidant, Fibre-Rich Grain for Blood Sugar \u0026amp; Gut Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKodo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKodo Millet's Antioxidant Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Nutritional Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh polyphenol antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e — among the highest antioxidant activity of any grain; reduces chronic inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9g dietary fibre per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports gut health, satiety and blood sugar control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery low glycaemic index — clinical studies show dramatic post-meal glucose reduction vs. white rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood protein: 8.3g per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIron: 0.5mg per 100g (plus high phytochemical content)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 147mg per 100g (37% RDA) — exceptional; supports insulin sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhosphorus: 188mg per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free — 100% safe for coeliac disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertified organic — NPOP certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKodo Millet \u0026amp; Diabetes — The Clinical Evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKodo Millet in Ayurveda\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs rice substitute:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaragu pongal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic South Indian way — cook with moong dal, black pepper, cumin, ginger and ghee for a warming, diabetic-friendly complete meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry roast, then cook with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, green chilli, onion and mixed vegetables. Light, nutritious and deeply traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKodon ki roti (North India):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKhichdi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equal parts Kodo Millet and moong dal, seasoned with cumin, asafoetida and ghee. The ultimate diabetic-friendly comfort food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dhatu Organics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678287319198,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/22.jpg?v=1776670822","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/kodo-millet-500g","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}