Weight: 250 grams
DoddaNe Ragi, a traditional finger millet (Ragi) variety from the Mahadeshwara Hills, located in Sathyamangala hills bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is nutritionally dense and valued for its slow energy release, mineral richness, and traditional processing methods. The exact values can vary based on soil, season, and processing, but the approximate nutritional profile per 100 g of powder is:
Traditional Processing Advantages
The traditional soaking of Ragi in buttermilk-infused water, followed by shade drying, popping (to enhance flavor and aroma) and stone grinding may help in:
- Improving digestibility
- Enhancing flavor and aroma
- Reducing certain anti-nutritional factors naturally present in millets
- Supporting better mineral availability
- Retaining natural fiber due to minimal processing
Key Characteristics
- Naturally gluten-free
- Rich in calcium and fiber
- Traditionally slow-digesting grain
- Suitable for porridges, malt drinks, mudde, dosa, and health mixes
- Minimally processed using traditional indigenous methods
Nutritional Value
The exact values can vary based on soil, season, and processing, but the approximate nutritional profile per 100 g of powder is:
- Energy: 320–340 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 68–72 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10–15 g
- Protein: 7–9 g
- Fat: 1–2 g
- Calcium: 300–380 mg
- Iron: 3–5 mg
- Magnesium: 120–150 mg
- Potassium: 350–450 mg
- Phosphorus: 250–300 mg
