FOXTAIL MILLET (KAKUM / KANGNI)

Common Name Foxtail Millet, Kakum, Kangni
Botanical Name Setaria italica
Color Yellow, White, Red, or Brown
Shape Small, round to oval-shaped grains
Size 2–3 mm in length
Weight 0.02–0.03 g per grain
Moisture Content 10–12% (for storage)
Density 700–750 kg/m³
Crude Protein 10–12%
Crude Fat 3–5%
Crude Fiber 5–7%
Ash Content 2–3%
Carbohydrates 65–70%
Energy Content 1,500–1,800 kcal/kg
Test Weight 70–75 kg/hL
Starch Content 60–65%
Amino Acids Rich in Methionine, Tryptophan, and Lysine
Bulk Density 600–700 kg/m³
Color of Grain Typically yellow or reddish depending on variety
Shape of the Plant Erect with dense inflorescence resembling a foxtail
Odor Mild, neutral, or slightly nutty
Purity 95%+ (depending on grading)