Pearl Millet holds a crucial position as an essential cereal crop, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of India. This hardy and drought-tolerant crop plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security and alleviating poverty in regions facing formidable climatic challenges. Its remarkable ability to thrive in arid conditions makes it a resilient and dependable crop that can withstand prolonged periods of water scarcity and erratic rainfall patterns, making it a lifeline for farmers in drought-prone areas.

One of the standout features of pearl millet is its exceptional nutritional value, making it a significant contributor to human diets in regions where staple food options are limited. The grain of pearl millet is rich in vital nutrients, including protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. This nutritional profile makes it a valuable food source, especially for communities that depend heavily on it as a primary food staple.

Beyond its significance in human consumption, pearl millet is equally essential for livestock production. The straw of the pearl millet plant, in both fresh and dried forms, serves as an excellent fodder source for animals. This fodder plays a critical role in supporting livestock in dryland areas, where grazing options may be scarce due to the challenging climate. By providing a reliable source of nutrition for animals, pearl millet contributes significantly to the sustainability and productivity of livestock-based agricultural systems in these regions.

Specifications

Colour	Nearly white, pale yellow, brown, grey, slate blue or purple.
Shape	Oval shape
Season	March – June
Seed Size (width and length)	3 – 4 mm
Source	Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana
Grades	Manual Cleaned – Purity- 98% / Machine cleaned – Purity 99.5%
Moisture	11% max
Admixture	2% max
Other grains	1% min
Discoloured	1% max
Foreign matter	1% min
Brand name	Will be on our own brand/Customize as per clients requirements
Packing	25kgs, 50kgs in PP bag
Price	Per ton

USP’s of Millets :

• High nutritional value.
• Longer shelf life.
• With 11 percent maximum moisture content.
• Safe to consume.
• Reasonable Price.
• Finest quality.

Name of Commodity	Pearl Millet
Ingredients	Single ingredient, 100% Pearl Millet
Status	100% Natural, Pesticide residue free
Crop year	One year old
Dimension	Whole
Fumigation	Not Treated with any Chemical. Naturally treated through EcO2 processing technique
Product Processing	Produced and processed according to current Good Manufacturing Practices
Cleaning	Machine Cleaned / Sortex Cleaned
Free from	Infestation, fungus, dyes and colouring chemicals
Organoleptic	Clean, bright appearance, natural smell & colour
Basis	Ex-Warehouse Jaipur, exclusive of GST
Maximum Order Size	100 MT
Quotation/base value	Rs. per Quintal
Organoleptic Description
Taste	Typical.
Color	Bold with brown colour fading into silver green
Odor	Typical
Discolor & Damage	1% max
Damaged Kernels	1% Max.
Foreign Matter	1% Max.
Quality specification
Grain size	2.6-2.8mm
Moisture	12% basis, accepted upto 13% with moisture adjusted weight (MAW) of 1:1
Broken grains	3% max.
Red grains	3.5% max.
Total damaged grains	4% max.
Unhusked grains	0.6% max.
Chalky grains	8% max.
Foreign matter	1% max.
Edible extraneous grains or parts thereof	1.5% max.
Weed, fungal/mould growth or yeast (visual inspection)	Nil
Presence of Datura seeds and other toxic grains (Crotolaria spp., Agrostemma githago L., Ricinus communis L.) or traces of tropane alkaloids	Nil
Live insects	Nil
Dead insects, including parts, stages and waste	Nil
Quantity variation	+/- 2%
Physical-Chemical Characteristics1
Moisture	12% Max
Protein	9%
Microbiological Characteristics2
Salmonella Total Aflatoxin Aflatoxin B1 Ochratoxin Escherichia coli	Absent in 2×375 g 4 ppb max. 2 ppb max. 5 ppb max. Nil
Heavy metals
Lead Cadmium Arsenic (inorganic)	0.2 ppm max. 0.1 ppm max. 0.2 ppm max.
Pesticide residues
Bentazone Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos-methyl Diflubenzuron Diquat Fipronil Paraquat Thiacloprid Trifloxystrobin	0.1 mg/kg max. 0.5 mg/kg max. 0.1 mg/kg max. 0.01 mg/kg max. 10 mg/kg max. 0.01 mg/kg max. 10 mg/kg max. 0.02 mg/kg max. 5 mg/kg max.
Radionuclide contamination	No α (alpha) and β (beta) radiations contamination traces Concentration of ϒ (Gamma) rays by artificial gamma emitters (Cs137 and Cs134) must not be more than 30 Bq/kg
Presence of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)	Nil
Cooking time, after 24-hour soaking	45 minutes average
Shelf life	At least 24 months, and not less than 80% of total shelf life from the date of delivery
Crop year	To be indicated
Origin	To be indicated
Delivery center	Chennai (up to the radius of 50 Kms from the municipal limits)
Additional delivery centers	Toticorin (up to the radius of 50 Kms from the municipal limits)
Due date/Expiry date	Expiry date: 10th day of the delivery month. If 10th happens to be a holiday, a Saturday or a Sunday then the due date shall be the immediately preceding trading day, which is other than a Saturday.

*Microbiology specification can be customised as per requirements
Tolerance limit for outbound deliveries in Bajra – Feed Grade

Specification	Basis	Tolerance Limit
Damaged, Immature/Shriveled grains	5% Max, out of which ergot affected grains shall not exceed 0.5% by weight and Weeviled grains not more than 1% by weight.	+/-0.50 %
Other Edible Grains	2 % max	+/- 0.25 %
Upper limit on the total of all tolerances		+/-0.75 %

Note: Tolerance limit is applicable only for outbound deliveries. Variation in quality parameters within the prescribed tolerance limit as above will be treated as good delivery when members/clients lift the materials from warehouse. These permissible variations shall be based on the parameters found as per the immediate preceding test certificate given by empanelled assayer.

Nutrition facts : per 100gms

Protein (g) : 10.6

Fiber (g) : 1.3

Minerals (g) : 2.3

Iron (g) : 16.9

Calcium (g) : 38

FumigationThe grain must be clean and fumigated by an authorised professional pest control company prior dispatch in individual packing.
Fumigation products must come from licensed manufacturers and the supplier/retailer must be able to provide full certificate of analysis for the batch to be supplied.

Commodities must have been fumigated maximum 15 days prior to departure date. Product to be fumigated inside the container upon loading. Never fumigate if transporting in an open truck.

 

Storage

Goods to be stored in a clean, well-ventilated warehouse, at normal room temperature. It must be ensured to avoid risk of cross-contamination from other stored grains

 

Quality Control

The supplier must have trained in-house quality control staff to check above mentioned stipulations and also allow goods to be inspected by ICRC staff or authorised 3rd party inspection companies to verify quality and also provide evidence of relevant documentation.

 

Product information

Mycotoxins

Product is routinely checked for Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin and it complies with the regulations of the destination country.

 

GM declaration

To the best of our knowledge this product is non-GM and does not contain GM processing agents.

 

Allergens statement

Free of any known Allergens.

 

Product packaging

25 / 50 Kg in New PP Bag & Jute Bag. Other options can be suggested.

Any other mandatory requirements will be complying to the respective regulations of the destination country.

 

Shelf life

Products are supplied with a minimum of 24 months to recommended shelf life (shown on product label) when stored sealed in original packaging under proper storage conditions. To maintain the product in best condition it is advisable to protect it from exposure to pests and extremes of moisture, light and temperature.

 

Special remarks

The content of this specification is based on typical information for this product and results obtained from our own due diligence sampling, assessment, and testing protocols, in addition to any testing/sampling that has been undertaken by our supplier.

 

However, due to the nature of this product, which is not completely homogenous, test results are indicative / referral and may not be entirely representative of the product throughout the lot. In addition, the content of this Specification does not confirm or ensure that the product is safe for all intended uses.

 

Our quality and technical documentation does not relieve the customer of their responsibilities to check that the goods supplied are suitable and considered safe for their intended use before purchase. The data provided is for information only.

 

Further documentation can need to be provided according to the specific purchase agreement.

Any other mandatory requirements will be complying to the respective regulations of the destination country.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this Product Specification Sheet relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable when such product is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Analytical criteria are tested either on each batch or monitored or guaranteed, based on the Product Risk Analysis. For each batch, the status of the analysis may be indicated in the Certificate of Analysis. All information and instructions provided in this Product Specification Sheet are based on the current state of our knowledge at the latest revision date indicated. Typical values are made available to the purchaser on an informational basis. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, or guarantee of those values is intended or implied. The ultimate use of this Product in any finished product is the responsibility of the purchaser. This Product may have restrictions with respect to its use and/or usage levels, and such may vary on a country-by-country basis. The purchaser is responsible for its use of the Product and for its finished product, and that any claims made regarding its use of the Product and/or the finished product comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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