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Pearl millet flour

Pearl millet flour is a ground millet flour used in flatbreads, porridges, and baked goods.

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About Pearl millet flour

Pearl millet flour is made by grinding cleaned pearl millet grain into meal or a fine powder. It is used in flatbreads, porridges, pancakes, dumplings, and baked goods, either alone or blended with wheat or other flours. The flour is useful where an earthy grain flavour and substantial body are wanted.

Its flavour and aroma are earthy and nutty. Fine flour feels smooth when hydrated, while coarser meal remains grainy. The flour absorbs liquid and can produce a substantial, sometimes crumbly texture; porridges may be smooth or textured according to the grind and cooking method.

Pearl millet flour is usually grey, beige, or pale tan, and is sold as meal, fine powder, or part of a blended flour. Finer milling and more liquid give smoother mixtures, while coarse milling gives more bite. Baking, steaming, or griddling further changes its texture.

Ingredient type
flour

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Pearl millet flour

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Pearl millet flour nutrition & diet

Pearl millet flour nutritional value

Pearl millet, flour (bran removed) — WAFCT 01_063

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named food form.

Calories
367kcal
Protein
7.3g
Carbs
75.0g
Fat
3.2g

Per 100 g edible portion. Source: Vincent et al., FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019). Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate calculated by difference; square-bracketed fat in the source uses continuous-extraction analysis. Values describe this reference form, not every recipe, cultivar or preparation.

Portions & preparation

Use a reference for pearl millet flour rather than whole grain or another millet species. Specify whether the flour is whole-grain, decorticated, roasted, fermented, or blended. Flatbreads and baked goods also require attention to added oils, sweeteners, eggs, dairy, starches, and the prepared serving size.

Compare the right form: Match pearl millet flour by species, milling treatment, roasting or fermentation, and whether it is pure or blended with other flours.

Diet considerations

Pearl millet flour is plant-derived, but prepared foods may include wheat or other cereal flours, eggs, dairy, fats, sweeteners, or coatings. Plain flour and a cooked flatbread are not interchangeable forms. Compatibility and carbohydrate patterns depend on the complete recipe, processing, and portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 01_063 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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