FINGER MILLET (RAGI)

Common Name Finger Millet, Ragi
Botanical Name Eleusine coracana
Color Red, Brown, or Light Brown
Shape Small, round, or oval-shaped grains
Size 1.5–2.5 mm in diameter
Weight 0.02–0.03 g per grain
Moisture Content 12–14% (for storage)
Density 730–750 kg/m³
Crude Protein 7–9%
Crude Fat 1–2%
Crude Fiber 5–8%
Ash Content 2–3%
Carbohydrates 70–75%
Energy Content 1,400–1,600 kcal/kg
Test Weight 72–76 kg/hL
Starch Content 60–65%
Amino Acids Rich in Methionine, Tryptophan, Lysine