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What is Finger Millet (Ragi Flour)

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Please tell me what is finger millet (Ragi)?
In Pakistan what is the name of Ragi?
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Please tell me what is finger millet (Ragi)? In Pakistan what is the name of Ragi? Thanks

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Ragi is the common name of Finger Millet in Southern part of India (and known as Nachni in the northern part of India). Along with oats this is one of the most nutritious food and one of the easy one to digest. It is rich in calcium and protein and also have good amount of iron and other minerals. It is low in fat most of which are unsaturated fats.

Ragi Flour Nutritional Value:

Carbohydrate-----72.6
Protein ---------7.7
Fibre------------3.6
Fat--------------1.3

Health Benefits of Ragi Flour:

1) Promote Healthy Eating
2) Promote Natural Weight Loss
3) A good Vegan Gluten free source of Protein
4) Acts as a good baby food due to its rich nutrient content
5) Great whole grain source of Calcium

14 Dec 2015 KFoods
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