Samai/ Little Millet
The Little Millet (samai) is believed to have originated in India. It is grown and used for food almost exclusively in our country. It belongs to the group of small millets (other members being Proso, Kodo, Barnyard and Finger millets), which are said to be nutritionally superior to rice and wheat.
Sambu Naturals brings you pure & chemical free Little Samai/ Little Millet. The Healthy Food from Heavenly Nature. Samai/ Little Millet it can be used to prepare everything that one makes with regular rice that is lot of healthy dishes, like Biriyani, Pulav, Bisibele bath, Mixed Vegetable rice, Upma, Kithchadi, Kheer, etc,.
Health Benefits of Samai:
1. Among cereals, Samai has been found to have the highest amount of fiber. Its crude fiber content is nearly twice that of other cereals.
2. Samai is rich in phenolic compounds that show antioxidant activity.
3. This millet is an excellent source of Iron. One serving (30 g) can provide 16% of the daily iron needs for an adult man.
4. Like other millets, Samai is also gluten free. It makes up for the lack of wholegrain fiber in Celiac (gluten free) diets.
5. Samai has a low to medium glycaemic index thus is diabetic friendly.
6. It is a rich source of the essential amino acids Histidine, Methionine and Phenylalanine.
