Organic Little Millet - Sama ~ Raw / Natural ~ Vegan ~ Unpolished (2 Lb / 907g)

Little millet also goes by names such as same, kuri, saamalu and sama. Its grains are smaller in size compared to the other millets, hence it goes by the name little.

 It is a nutraceutical rich in fibre and other essential vitamins and minerals. The nutritional value of little millet is comparable to other cereals andmillets, though it is richer in iron and antioxidants.

Kutki or Little millet is ideally placed to fight different lifestyle conditions. Packed with polyphenols and antioxidants compared to the other millets itis a powerful anti-ageing food that also builds immunity. It stabilises blood sugar, lowers cholesterol and improves heart health. It keeps us full longer and is good as a weight-loss food. Little millet also fights inflammation. It is generally seen to induce a lower glycaemic response, as it ispacked with dietary fibre resistant starch and slowly digestible starch. This variety of millets is loaded with B-vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc and potassium.

The nutritional value of Little millet is comparable to other cereals and millets, though it is richer in iron and antioxidants and fights age-related oxidative stress effectively. It is also loaded with good fats. It contains good amount of protein and balanced amino acids and it is a rich source ofsulphur-containing amino acids (cysteine and methionine) and lysine, lacking in most cereals. Thus it is a good source of low-calorie protein, ideal for vegans & vegetarians.