Sorghum (Jowar)

Category: Superfoods & Millets

High-quality, gluten-free Sorghum (Jowar) grains. As the global demand for ancient grains skyrockets, this drought-resistant millet offers a neutral, slightly sweet flavor. Machine-cleaned to export purity, perfect for international gluten-free milling and alternative brewing industries.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Gluten-free flour manufacturing (baking/pastas), commercial animal/bird feed, alternative beer brewing (gluten-free lagers), and extruded snacks.

How to Use / Processing

Milled industrially into fine baking flour. Can be popped like corn or boiled as a hearty, high-fiber rice substitute.

Nomenclature & Terminology

Indian Regional: Hindi: Jowar | Telugu: Jonnalu | Tamil: Cholam | Malayalam: Cholam | Marathi: Jwari | Gujarati: Juvar | Bengali: Jowar | Kannada: Jola
Global Markets: Arabic: Dhura Rafi'a | Spanish: Sorgo | French: Sorgho | German: Mohrenhirse / Sorghum | Mandarin: Gaoliang (高粱) | Russian: Sorgo | Japanese: Morokoshi | Turkish: Sorgum | Persian: Zorat-e Khushe'i | Italian: Sorgo | Thai: Khaofang | Vietnamese: Lúa Miến | Korean: Susu | Indonesian: Cantel / Sorgum | Portuguese: Sorgo

Functional & Health Benefits

Completely gluten-free and packed with phenolic compounds (antioxidants). Its complex carbohydrates provide a slow release of energy, stabilizing blood sugar for diabetic management.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data

HSN Code	10079000
Botanical/Scientific Name	Sorghum bicolor
Geographical Origin	India
Primary Varieties / Grade	Machine Cleaned

Chemical & Physical Specifications

Moisture Content	Max 12%
Foreign Matter / Admixture	Max 1.0% (Sortex/Machine Cleaned)
Quality & Compliance Marks	Aflatoxin/MRLs compliant per destination

Logistics & Export Protocol

Primary Packaging	25kg / 50kg Export Bags/Cartons
Container Payload	22-24 MT
Fumigation Protocol	Customized Treatment (Optional - adjusted strictly per destination port regulations)