Millet - Flour, Grain - Nutrition Facts, Calories, Millet Grains Stock Ingredient Spotlight: Millet

Here are standard specifications for millet grain, commonly used in food, feed, and export markets. These apply to major millet types such as pearl millet, finger millet, and foxtail millet.

Millet Grain Specifications

1. General Description

• Product: Millet (various species such as Pennisetum glaucumEleusine coracanaSetaria italica
• Type:
  • Pearl millet
  • Finger millet
  • Foxtail millet
• Color: Varies (white, yellow, grey, brown, or red depending on variety)
• Odor: Clean and natural (free from musty or sour smell)
• Condition: Clean, sound, and fit for human consumption or feed use

2. Physical Quality Parameters

ParameterSpecification

Moisture Content

Max 12.0% – 14.0%

Foreign Matter

Max 1.0% – 2.0%

Broken Grains

Max 3.0% – 5.0%

Damaged Grains

Max 2.0% – 5.0%

Shriveled/Immature Grains

Max 3.0%

Insect-Damaged Grains

Max 1.0%

Test Weight

Min 65–75 kg/hl (varies by type)

3. Purity & Cleanliness

• Free from:
  • Live insects
  • Stones, sand, and dust beyond limits
  • Rodent contamination
  • Moldy or rotten grains
• Minimal presence of:
  • Other cereals
  • Weed seeds
• Uniform grain size preferred

4. Chemical / Safety Limits

ParameterLimit

Aflatoxin

Max 10–20 ppb

Mycotoxins

Within regulatory limits

Pesticide Residues

Within permissible limits

Heavy Metals

Within safe limits

5. Nutritional / Quality Parameters

ParameterTypical Range

Protein Content

8% – 12%

Fat Content

3% – 6%

Fiber Content

Moderate to high

Tannin Content

Low (preferred for food-grade millet)

6. Grading (Typical Example)

GradeMoistureForeign MatterDamaged Grains

Grade 1

≤12.0%

≤1.0%

≤2.0%

Grade 2

≤13.0%

≤1.5%

≤4.0%

Grade 3

≤14.0%

≤2.0%

≤5.0%

7. Packaging

• Bulk or bagged (commonly 25 kg or 50 kg bags)
• Packaging must be:
  • Clean, dry, and durable
  • Properly sealed and labeled (origin, grade, crop year, net weight)

8. Storage Conditions

• Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions
• Protect from:
  • Moisture and humidity
  • Insect infestation and pests
• Use pallets; avoid direct floor contact

9. Uses

• Human consumption (porridge, flour, traditional foods)
• Animal feed
• Health foods (gluten-free products)

10. Standards & Compliance

• Must comply with:
  • National grain grading standards
  • Phytosanitary requirements
  • Food safety regulations (e.g., Codex Alimentarius)