Parameter | Range/Specification |
---|---|
Appearance | Clean, uniform grains |
Color | Cream, yellow, or reddish (varies) |
Grain Size | 1mm to 3mm diameter (varies by type) |
Purity | 99% to 99.5% |
Foreign Matter | 0.5% max |
Admixture | 0.5% max |
Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
Odor | Neutral, fresh aroma |
Damaged/Discolored Grains | 1% max |
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
Protein Content | 7% to 12% (varies by type) |
Carbohydrates | 60% to 70% |
Fiber Content | 6% to 12% |
Fat Content | 3% to 5% |
Ash Content | 1% to 2% |
Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
Millet Type | Botanical Name | Color | Protein | Fiber |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pearl Millet | Pennisetum glaucum | Grey/Green | 12% | 2% |
Finger Millet | Eleusine coracana | Reddish Brown | 7% | 10% |
Foxtail Millet | Setaria italica | Yellow/Golden | 10% | 6% |
Proso Millet | Panicum miliaceum | Cream/White | 12% | 8% |
Barnyard Millet | Echinochloa spp. | Cream/White | 11% | 10% |
Kodo Millet | Paspalum scrobiculatum | Brown/Blackish | 8% | 9% |