PEARL MILLET (BAJRA)

Common Name Pearl Millet, Bajra
Botanical Name Pennisetum glaucum
Color Yellow, White, Brown, or Grayish
Shape Small, round to oval-shaped grains
Size 3–5 mm in diameter
Weight 0.03–0.05 g per grain
Moisture Content 12–14% (for storage)
Density 750–800 kg/m³
Crude Protein 9–12%
Crude Fat 3–5%
Crude Fiber 6–7%
Ash Content 2–3%
Carbohydrates 65–70%
Energy Content 1,400–1,600 kcal/kg
Test Weight 72–76 kg/hL
Starch Content 60–65%
Amino Acids Rich in Tryptophan, Methionine, Lysine
Bulk Density 750–800 kg/m³
Color of Grain Yellow, White, Brown, or Grayish (varies by variety)
Shape of the Plant Erect, with long panicles and compact seed heads
Odor Mild, neutral or earthy
Purity 95%+ (depending on grading)