Orggu
From Small Farmers
Buy unpolished millets online — all 9 types with the bran layer intact. Foxtail, kodo, barnyard, little, browntop, pearl, finger, sorghum & proso. Maximum nutrition, straight from dryland farmers.
Unpolished millets retain their outer bran layer — where 60-70% of the fiber, minerals, and vitamins reside. Most millets sold in supermarkets are polished (bran removed) to improve appearance and shelf life, but this strips away the very nutrients that make millets healthy.
Think of it like brown rice vs white rice — the difference is the bran. Unpolished millets have 3x more fiber, 2x more iron, and significantly more B-vitamins than their polished counterparts. If you are eating millets for health benefits, eating polished millets defeats the purpose.
Unpolished millet retains its outer bran layer — the nutrient-rich coating that contains most of the fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Polished millets have this bran removed, losing 60-70% of their nutritional value.
Unpolished millets have a slightly rough texture, darker colour, and visible bran flecks. Polished millets are smooth, uniform in colour, and shiny. Unpolished millets also take slightly longer to cook.
Unpolished millets have a slightly nuttier, more complex flavour compared to polished ones. Most people prefer the taste once they get used to it. Soaking for 2 hours before cooking improves both texture and taste.
Little millet (Saame) is the best starting point — it tastes and cooks most like rice. Foxtail millet is the second easiest. Once comfortable, try kodo and barnyard.
Yes, all whole grain millets at Orggu are 100% unpolished with the bran layer intact. We source directly from farmers who do not polish their grain.
All 9 types. Bran intact. Direct from farmers.
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