🌾 Processing of Browntop Vermicelli Using Sprouted Browntop Millet Flour
Ingredients Composition
- Sprouted Browntop Millet Flour – 100%
- Water – RO treated (as required for dough consistency)
🛠️ Processing Steps
1. Selection & Cleaning of Grains
- Indigenous browntop millet grains are selected for uniformity, minimal polishing, and high nutritional content.
- Grains are cleaned to remove dust, grit, and impurities using air-suction and water rinsing methods.
2. Sprouting Process
- Soaking: Grains are soaked in RO water for 6–8 hours to initiate enzymatic activity.
- Germination: Incubated under controlled conditions (28–30°C, ~75% RH) for 24–36 hours to sprout, enhancing amino acid profiles and reducing antinutrients.
- Drying: Sprouted grains are gently dried at <50°C in a dehydrator to preserve antioxidants and vitamins.
3. Milling
- Dried sprouts are stone-ground into a fine flour (mesh size 100–120), retaining the hull-rich fiber and B-complex vitamins.
4. Dough Preparation
- Sprouted flour is blended with RO-treated water gradually until a uniform, soft dough is formed.
- The dough is rested for 20–30 minutes to hydrate and develop natural elasticity via pre-gelatinized starches.
5. Vermicelli Formation via Extrusion
- Dough is fed into a cold extruder and shaped through fine vermicelli dies.
- Extruded strands are cut into desired lengths (10–15 cm) and pre-dried in ambient air for 30–45 minutes.
6. Final Drying
- Air-dried vermicelli is transferred to a tray dryer set at 45–48°C, dried to reduce moisture content below 10%, ensuring storage stability.
7. Packaging & Storage
- Dried browntop vermicelli is packed in eco-friendly, moisture-barrier packs.
- Stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, shelf life is 6–9 months under optimal conditions.
🌟 Nutritional Highlights
✅ High in Antioxidants & Polyphenols
✅ Gluten-Free – Gentle on the Gut
✅ Diabetic-Friendly – Very Low Glycemic Index
✅ Supports Heart Health – Rich in Magnesium & Dietary Fiber
✅ Ideal for Detox & Weight Management Diets
🍽️ Quick Recipe: Browntop Millet Lemon Sevai
Ingredients:
- 1 cup browntop millet vermicelli
- 1 tbsp cold-pressed sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- Curry leaves, 2 green chilies
- Rock salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Method:
- Steam or boil vermicelli for 3 minutes, fluff and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan, temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilies.
- Add turmeric and salt, toss in steamed vermicelli.
- Mix well and finish with lemon juice. Serve warm.
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