Chakra Kambu - Pearl Millet, 500 gr

Kambu - Pearl Millet

100% natural without additives
100% organic
Gluten free

Kambu Pearl Millet or pearl millet is the small, yellow or white grain (the color of the membranes can vary from white, red, yellow, brown to black) of a grain that was already eaten by humans thousands of years ago. In the Netherlands this is usually plume millet, simply called millet, but there are at least 6 other types of millet in the world.

Kambu Pearl Millet or pearl millet regulates blood sugar levels. Consuming the millet daily reduces stomach problems because it is easily digestible. It is a healthy alternative to rice.

Millet is usually boiled, but it is also tasty roasted. In the latter case you get a nutty taste. It has a strong aroma and is a good alternative to other grains. In addition, millet is naturally gluten-free.

Millet can be roughly divided into 2 types:

Small millets: these are peeled because they have an indigestible membrane.

Foxtail millet (en), spray millet or bird millet (nl), Setaria italica (L), thinai / korralu / navane / kang / rala (India)
Kodo millet (en), kodogierst (nl), Paspalum scrobiculatum (L), varagu / kodra / arikelu / harka (India)
Little millet (en), kutkigierst (nl), Panicum sumatrense (L), samai / kutki / saamai / samalu / sama / chama (India)
Barnyard millet / cockspur / Japanese millet (en), Japanese millet / European barnyard (en), Echinochloa crus-galli (L), kudiraivali / kuthiraivali / jhangora / odalu / oodalu / kodisama, bhagar, varai (India)

Large millets: these do not have a hard, indigestible membrane and can also be eaten unshelled (whole wheat).

Proso millet / common millet / broom corn millet / hog millet / white millet (en), feather millet / yellow millet / gold millet or in the Netherlands simply called "millet", Panicum miliaceum (L)
Pearl millet (en), pearl millet (nl), Pennisetum glaucum (L), bajra / bajri / sajje / kambu / cambu / sajjalu (India)
Finger millet (en), finger millet (en), Eleusine coracana (L), ragi / kelvaragu / nachani / mandwa (India)

Ingredients

Millet.

Nutritional value per 100 gr

Energy value / Calories: 1582.6 kJ/378 kcal
Fat: 4.8 gr
Of which saturated: 0 gr
Carbohydrates: 73 gr
Of which sugars: 0 gr
Fiber: 1.3 gr
Protein: 10.6 gr
Salt: 0 gr
Sodium: 1 mgr

Packaging

500 gr.

Allergen info

This product is packaged in an environment that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, soy, milk and wheat.

Storage advice

Store in a cool, dark and dry place. After opening, transfer contents to an airtight container.

Usage

Simply said, you use millet like you use rice. Millet can therefore simply be boiled, steamed, made risotto or pilav, or ground (half) into flour for baking (often in combination with other types of flour) or to make (semolina) porridge or other desserts. Millet is also soaked and only then ground into a slurry for baking pancakes. You can also pop millet into a kind of small popcorn or use it as couscous or bulgur. In India, millet is often prepared in the pressure cooker, not so much to save time, but for an extra fluffy result. Loosen the kernels after cooking, a bit like couscous, to prevent them from clumping together. The different types of millet taste about the same (a bit grainy and a bit bitter) and can all be prepared in the same way.