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Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is one of the oldest cultivated millets and is grown in dryland farming systems with low water requirements. It is considered a hardy crop suited to rainfed agriculture and marginal soils. The grain used for this flour is grown using natural farming practices without chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Source: FAO / ICRISAT

In many households, foxtail millet flour is used to make bhakri, thalipeeth, dosa, and porridge. The flour can also be mixed with other flours to make rotis or used in traditional recipes where millet flour is required. It is suitable for everyday cooking and traditional millet-based preparations.

According to the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN), foxtail millet is a source of carbohydrates and also contains protein, dietary fibre, and minerals such as iron. These nutrients are naturally present in the grain and remain part of the flour after milling. Source: Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN)

Choosing naturally grown foxtail millet flour means the grain is produced without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides and processed into flour without large-scale industrial refining. Buying directly from farmers supports millet cultivation and dryland farming systems and helps maintain traditional grain diversity.

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables — ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad