Organic Flour Mills Organic Millet Flour 1kg
While it is technically a seed, millet functions as a whole grain. This beautiful yellow grain is milled into flour which can be substituted for rice flour, or for the flour of other grains. Millet is totally gluten free and its nutritional profile is similar to that of our other cereal grains. What's so good about millet flour for me?
Millet flour is rich in protein , providing more amino acids than most other cereals, apart from our quinoa and buckwheat (which are both complete proteins). Millet flour is also high in fibre and antioxidants. It provides plenty of essential minerals including phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. What are the health benefits of millet flour for me ?
Research shows that baking with millet flour significantly enhances the nutritional value. Millet flour is used in a variety of dishes, including porridge and cookies. Millet flour’s numerous health benefits include helping to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Being gluten free, it is an excellent choice for those with coeliac disease or those choosing to avoid gluten. Its nutty taste and versatility make it well worth trying whether you are gluten-free or not. Have you tried it yet? Is millet an ancient grain?
Yes! At Organic Flour Mills, we mill the ancient larger Foxtail millet that is one of the oldest of all the cultivated millets and ancient grains. Milled in our gluten-free Zentrofan cyclone mill, millet flour is kept separate from gluten flours to avoid cross-contamination. We even pack our organic millet flour in our GF millroom to avoid any contact with gluten.
Millet is a healthy addition to anyone's diet, whether you are gluten-free, coeliac, or just enjoy good yummy, healthy food. Try it today :)