SORGHUM MILLET (JOWAR)

Common Name Sorghum Millet, Jowar
Botanical Name Sorghum bicolor
Color White, Yellow, Red, Brown, or Black
Shape Round, spherical or oval-shaped grains
Size 4–6 mm in diameter
Weight 0.03–0.05 g per grain
Moisture Content 12–14% (for storage)
Density 720–750 kg/m³
Crude Protein 8–12%
Crude Fat 3–4%
Crude Fiber 3–6%
Ash Content 1–3%
Carbohydrates 65–75%
Energy Content 1,500–1,700 kcal/kg
Test Weight 72–76 kg/hL
Starch Content 60–65%
Amino Acids High in Lysine, Methionine, and Threonine
Bulk Density 720–750 kg/m³
Color of Grain White, Yellow, Red, or Black (varies by variety)
Shape of the Plant Erect, with long panicles and large seed heads