Foxtail millet Fox tail is also known as Italian millet, and German millet. It is generally grown as a rainfed crop in India. It has an erect leafy stem that grow 60-75 cm tall and bend quite a bit at maturity due to heavy weight of earhead. Foxtail grain contains 10% to 12% Protein, 4.7% fat, 60.6 % carbohydrates 2.29% to 2.7% Lysine and 0.59 (mg) Thiamin.
Foxtail Millet in other languages:
- In Hindi: Kangni
- In Tamil: Thinai, Kavalai
- In Telugu: Korralu or Kkorra
- In Kanada: Navane, Navanakki
About Foxtail :
They are considered to be the least allergenic and most easily digestible grains available
Millets are particularly high in minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium
Millet is a grain that should also be included on your list of heart-healthy choices because of its status as a good source of magnesium
It is found across the old world in humid habitats of tropics and subtropics.
Technical Details
| Cuisine | Indian |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Suitable for Diabetics, Organic, Fat Free, No Genetic Engineering, Gluten Free |
| Flavour | Natural |
| Ingredient Type | Vegetarian |
| Brand | Tilak |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Form | Fresh |
| Manufacturer | Navkar Foods |
| Types | Polished, Unpolished, Semi-polished |
| Net Quantity | 500 gram |
| Package Dimensions | 7 x 5 x 5 cm; 500 Kilograms |
| Ingredients | Vegetarian |
| Country of Origin | India |
Other Millet:
- Little Millet
- Kodo Millet
- Barnyard Millet
Benefits of Foxtail Millet
1. Proper function of cardiac
Vitamin B1 assists in the formation of neurotransmitter acetylcholine which helps to transfer the message between muscle and nerves. It also safeguards the functions of cardiac. The deficiency of Vitamin B1 leads to improper functions of cardiac. The patients of congestive heart failure finds Vitamin B1 helpful and prevents heart ailments.
2. Alzheimer’s disease
Vitamin B1 slows the development of Alzheimer’s disease. It could be treated with an intake of 100 mg supplements of Vitamin B1. The trial studies are still carried out for the determination of the mechanism due to which it occurs.
3. Enhance memory
Vitamin B1 helps to enhance the concentration and memory power. It helps to manage the nervous ailments such as Bell’s palsy and multiple sclerosis. It is also called morale vitamin which provides a positive impact on nervous system and supports mental perspective
4. Nerve signals
Protein helps in the functions of nervous system smoothly. The activation of nervous system triggers the response of relevant reactions. The receptor sites consist of protein complex which helps to transfer the nerve signals to the cells and manage the central nervous system