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nutritional information
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per 20g |
per 100g |
| energy |
301kj |
1505kj |
| protein |
2.2g |
11g |
| fat (total) |
.84g |
1.20g |
| saturated |
.14g |
.70g |
| carbohydrate |
12.88g |
64.40g |
| sugars |
.28g |
1.40g |
| sodium |
1mg |
5mg |
Certified Organic Hulled Millet product of australia
Organic hulled millet is a versatile and very digestible grain, often used by people on gluten-free or wheat-free diets. Millet has a mild flavour that lends itself well to seasonings. It is a popular grain in Africa, China & India where it is often used to make flatbreads. Millet can also be used to make a nutritious side dish or a hot cereal or porridge. Millet can also be added to soups, stews, and salads.
How to cook millet... add ½ cup of millet to 1½ cups of water or stock, bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 25mins. If you want the millet to have a more creamy consistency, stir it frequently whilst cooking adding a little water every now and then.
To enhance the flavour of your dish you can lightly roast the millet in a dry saucepan over medium heat until they are golden in colour prior to cooking as above.
Simple ways to include more millet in your diet
- Make millet porridge for breakfast and top it with your favourite fresh fruit or berries
- Use puffed millet or lightly toasted millet to sprinkle over your cereal
- Use millet flour in when making flatbread or muffins
- Next time you are looking for an alternative to potatoes or rice, make a nutritious side dish with millet or millet couscous
- Add cooked millet to your favourite soup or stew.
Click here for our Organic Millet Porridge Recipe
Click here for our Organic Millet, Chickpea & Vegetable Casserole Recipe
All grains should be rinsed thoroughly under running water before cooking, and any dirt or debris should be removed. Store in a dry, airtight container at <25°C.
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