BIO MILE 5 Kg

Oltresole in its line of organic cereals also offers the organic millet cereal protagonist of a recent rediscovery thanks to its interesting nutritional properties and the total absence of gluten in nature, characteristics that make it a possible alternative to its more common cousins. Millet is in fact a very small and round yellow cereal once widespread especially among the poor. Today it has fallen into disuse and replaced by meat. Its botanical name is panicum miliaceum belongs to the Graminaceae family and is native to the East. In ancient Egypt in Roman times and in the Middle Ages it was one of the staple foods of the diet because it is a rich source of carbohydrates and proteins. Today it is mostly widespread in Africa while in the West it is mostly known as bird food. Millet is a cereal with multiple properties and which gives many benefits: it is rich in mineral substances such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus and silicon. It has a strengthening action on nails and hair and supports the health of bones and dental enamel. It is recommended and used for those suffering from stomach disorders and the digestive system in general. Preparing millet is very simple, it can be cooked like we would cook a pasta dish. Bring the water to a boil, add the desired amount of millet and let it boil for the necessary time, which usually never exceeds 15-20 minutes. PAIRING: Millet can be used to prepare tasty cold salads accompanied with mixed vegetables and legumes. It is also excellent in soups and soups and always combined with vegetables is a perfect base for preparing tasty meatballs or vegetable burgers but also as a filling for stuffed vegetables such as zucchini, peppers and tomatoes. Mixed with water and flour, it can also be used to prepare tasty gluten-free gnocchi. Finally, puffed millet can be combined with chocolate or dried fruit to prepare cereal bars to be enjoyed as a genuine snack. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Millet is mainly composed of carbohydrates and has a fair share of proteins. Its protein component is greater than that of other cereals and is more easily absorbed by the body. It is rich in mineral salts including phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium. It has diuretic properties and is very energizing and promotes good health of the skin, teeth, hair and nails. It is easily digestible and is therefore also suitable for children, the elderly during pregnancy and in all those conditions that make digestion more difficult. Finally, millet is gluten-free and is therefore suitable for those who are intolerant of it. FUN FACT: like spelled, millet was also one of the first cereals to be cultivated by man. The origins of this cereal are Asian and date back to prehistoric times. Chinese archaeologists have found traces of it in a bowl dating back to 4000 years ago: it seems that the contents were a kind of millet-based pasta. In Asian lands this cereal is born spontaneously even in practically desert areas. In Italy traces of it have been found in some tombs belonging to the Neolithic period. However, it was in Ancient Rome and especially in the Middle Ages that this cereal enjoyed the success that was appreciated and consumed instead of meat.