MILLET SEED - Kosher/Gluten Free
Millet, a seed of an annual grass, is one the oldest foods known to humans. Native to Africa and Asia, Millet has been used as a staple food source for thousands of years. Millet is a tall annual grass with an appearance that resembles maize. Depending on the variety, the plant can grow from one to fifteen feet tall. The seeds are enclosed in colored hulls and held above the plant on a spike-like panicle. Because the hull is hard and indigestible, this grain must be hulled before it can be used for human consumption. This process does not affect the nutrient value, as the germ stays intact. Once the hull has been removed the Millet grains are small, yellow and sphere-like with a dot on one side where it was once attached to the stem. Millet is tasty with a nutty, sweet corn like flavor. Millet contains numerous nutrients; it is nearly 15% protein, contains high amounts of fiber and B Vitamins including niacin, thiamin and riboflavin. This grain is highly nutritious, non-glutinous and is not an acid forming food so it is easy to digest. It is considered to be one of the least allergenic grains available and is a tasty alternative to rice. Best if toasted before adding cooking liquid. You can vary the amount of water used for preparation depending on the texture you desire.
Millet is a small yellow grain with a mild, sweet corn like flavor. Millet is native to Africa and Asia; there is evidence of cultivation since the 5th century BCE. Millet is a seed of an annual grass. Millet is a common ingredient in bird seed. Unusual among grains that you can cook it with varying amounts of liquid, depending on the texture you desire. Millet is best if toasted before adding cooking liquid.
Color: Light to dark yellow.
Flavor: Typical of millet, mild, sweet, nutlike.
Size: Approximately 1/8 inch in diameter, small, round seeds.
Heat Level: N/A
Packaging & Storage
Shelf Life: Min. 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Poly bag in box.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
SPC: <100,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <1000 cfu / g
YEAST: <1000 cfu / g
MOLD: <1000 cfu / g
Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.