Millet (Bajra, Jowar, Ragi)

🌾 Millets – Product Specification (India Origin)

(Bajra, Jowar, Ragi)

📌 Product Overview

• Product Names:

  • Bajra (Pearl Millet) – Pennisetum glaucum

  • Jowar (Sorghum) – Sorghum bicolor

  • Ragi (Finger Millet) – Eleusine coracana

• HS Codes:

  • Bajra: 1008.50

  • Jowar: 1007.20

  • Ragi: 1008.40

• Origin: India (Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh)

• Harvest Seasons: Varied by millet type; generally Sept–Dec

📌 Physical Specifications

• Color:

  • Bajra: Light yellow to golden

  • Jowar: White, red, or brown varieties

  • Ragi: Dark reddish-brown to black

• Size: Uniform grains, free-flowing

• Moisture Content: Max. 12%

• Purity: Min. 99%

• Foreign Matter: Max. 0.5%

• Broken Grains: Max. 2%

• Damaged/Discolored: Max. 1%

• Odor: Natural, fresh, free from musty or off smells

• Aflatoxin: Within permissible limits (EU/US/FSSAI)

📌 Packaging Options

• Bulk Packaging: 25 kg / 50 kg PP Bags or Jute Bags

• Retail / Private Label Packs:

  • Sizes: 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg

  • Formats: Zipper Pouches, Pillow Packs, Stand-Up Pouches, PET Jars

  • Private label packaging available

📌 Certifications (Available on Request)

• FSSAI / APEDA

• ISO 22000 / HACCP

• BRC / Halal / Kosher

• USDA Organic / India Organic (for organic grades)

📌 Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf Life: 12 months from packing

• Storage: Cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight

• Handling: Store in sealed bags to maintain freshness and avoid contamination

📌 Shipping & Container Load

• Port of Loading: Mundra / Pipavav / Kandla (India)

• 20 FT Container Load: Approx. 22–24 MT

• 40 FT Container Load: Approx. 25–26 MT

• Shipping Terms: FOB / CIF / CFR as per buyer’s request

📌 Applications

• Used as staple grains in Indian cuisine

• Suitable for gluten-free food products

• Used in porridges, baked goods, snacks, and health foods

• Increasing demand in organic and health-conscious markets