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Millet flakes

Millet flakes are not only easy to prepare, but are also a treasure trove of valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

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Description

With the growing awareness of the principles of healthy eating, our interest in various types of cereals has increased. At this point, millet, which is a gluten-free plant, deserves special attention. It is from it that millet flakes are made, which are considered by many to be an essential element of a tasty and healthy breakfast. Interestingly, millet flakes are not only easy to prepare, but also constitute a treasury of valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

The use of millet flakes in everyday cooking and more

Millet flakes are widely used in our kitchen. They are not only the basis of a wholesome breakfast, but also an unusual ingredient of breading for meat, vegetables or fish. Interestingly, they are also perfect for making healthy cereal cookies. In addition, millet flakes can become the basis for the preparation of gluten-free flour. It is worth knowing that this product is also often used in the preparation of home care masks and body scrubs.

Calorific value of millet

Millet flakes are a good source of energy, and above all, carbohydrates valuable for the functioning of our brain. In 100g of this product we will find approximately 370 calories. It is worth knowing that it also contains large amounts of protein (about 12g / 100g). Moreover, millet flakes are a valuable source of B vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Therefore, they should not only occupy an important place in the diet of people struggling with celiac disease, but also those who give up eating animal products on a daily basis.

Where do millet flakes come from and how are they made?

Millet flakes are made directly from dehusked and crushed millet grains or ready-made millet. Common millet is an annual plant belonging to the family of grasses. Under natural conditions, it occurs in North America, as well as in the subtropics. Nevertheless, many of its crops can also be found in our country. Millet is characterized by a semi-lying or rising stalk. Its leaves are threadlike and even. The flowers are gathered in an inflorescence which forms a pendulous panicle.

Although millet flakes appeared on European tables relatively recently, it turns out that crushed millet grains were consumed by humans almost 5,000 years BC. The first references to the use of this grain come from China. On the other hand, millet flakes themselves were popularized by the famous Swiss physician Maximillian Birecher-Benner only in the 19th century. It was he who invented the popular mixture of flakes and dried fruits, known today as muesli.

The process of making millet flakes is not simple. High temperature is often used during it. In addition, millet grains are thoroughly cleaned and dried before they reach our tables. Despite this complicated procedure, crushed millet grains still contain a set of nutrients valuable for health. We find in them, among others, carbohydrates (including starch), protein, as well as essential amino acids. Moreover, millet flakes are a real treasury of B vitamins. They are also a source of valuable minerals, among which we can distinguish: zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron. Interestingly, these flakes also contain a large amount of silicic acid, which is the basic building block of creatine. Important information is also the fact that millet flakes are gluten-free. That's why,

Millet flakes are easy to digest and quite delicate in taste. They are characterized by a fine structure and a yellowish color. Unlike oat flakes, they are pleasantly crunchy. They are also universal in terms of use in everyday cooking and body care.

Contraindications for the consumption of millet flakes

In most cases, the consumption of millet flakes is completely safe for our health. Nevertheless, there are some contraindications related to their use. First, because of its high carbohydrate content, frequent consumption of millet is not recommended for people who are struggling with diabetes or insulin resistance. However, it is worth knowing that, although rarely, millet grain can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, it is recommended that you introduce both cereal and millet into your diet gradually, while observing your body's reactions.

Data sheet
7 Items
22 mei 2024
Ingredients
millet flakes
Type
Careals, beans and groats
Application
Cooking
Warning
Dit product wordt verpakt en/of bewaard in een omgeving waar ook producten met noten, pinda, mosterd, selderij, gluten, sesam, soja en sulfiet worden verwerkt. Ondanks alle voorzorgen is het mogelijk dat dit product sporen van deze allergenen bevat.
Country of origin
Poland
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