Sorghum
Product Description
Sorghum, popularly known as Jowar in India, is a premier food and fodder crop and stands as the fifth most important cereal crop globally. At FitTree International, we source our Sorghum directly from a network of over 10,000 trusted farmers, ensuring a product that meets rigorous international standards for purity and nutrition.
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Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clean, uniform, and round grains |
| Color | White, yellow, or red grains |
| Grain Size | 3mm to 4mm diameter |
| Purity | 99% to 99.5% |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% max |
| Admixture | 0.5% max |
| Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
| Odor | Neutral, fresh smell |
| Damaged/Discolored Grains | 1% max |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
| Protein Content | 10% to 12% |
| Fiber Content | 8% to 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% to 75% |
| Fat Content | 1.5% to 2% |
| Ash Content | 1% to 2% |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
Packaging & Shipping Details
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Packing:
- Food-grade jute bags, poly bags, or bulk containers
- Standard Sizes: 25kg, 50kg, or customized packing
- 20ft Container: 18-20 Metric Tons (MT)
- 40ft Container: 25-26 Metric Tons (MT)
Product Description
Unlock the power of Ancient Grains with FitTree's premium quality Sorghum. Known globally as Jowar or Milo, this versatile grain is rapidly becoming a staple in the health-food market due to its gluten-free profile and high nutritional density.
Cultivated using sustainable farming practices, our Sorghum is a drought-resilient crop that delivers superior quality for human consumption, animal feed, and industrial applications. Whether you are looking for food-grade sorghum for milling into flour or bulk sorghum for feed, we supply highly cleaned, non-GMO grain with optimal moisture levels.
Key Features & Health Benefits
- 100% Gluten-Free: A safe, nutritious alternative to wheat for celiac-friendly diets.
- Nutrient Dense: Rich in protein, dietary fiber, iron, and antioxidants.
- Non-GMO & Natural: Grown without genetically modified organisms, preserving the natural integrity of this ancient superfood.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for sorghum flour, puffed snacks, brewing, ethanol production, and high-energy livestock feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sorghum — answered by our export team.
Yes. Sorghum (Jowar, Sorghum bicolor) is naturally gluten-free — the most commercially popular gluten-free grain for food manufacturing. Lab-tested below 10 ppm gluten contamination. Processed in dedicated facilities. Suitable for EU, USA, and Australia celiac-market certified products.
10–12% protein (relatively high for cereals), 60–70% complex carbohydrates, 3–4% fat, 6–8% crude fiber, and significant B-vitamins, iron, and antioxidants (especially in tannin-rich red/brown varieties). White Sorghum has neutral flavor ideal for gluten-free flour applications.
White Sorghum (neutral flavor, best for food manufacturing), red/brown tannin Sorghum (higher antioxidants), and yellow Sorghum (for feed). Forms: whole grain, cracked, flour (fine 80 mesh for food; coarser for feed), and puffed. Origin: Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka.
MOQ: 1 MT whole grain, 500 kg flour. A 20 ft container holds 20–22 MT. Private label retail packs (500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg bags) available above 500 kg.
Pesticide residues (EU MRL compliant), aflatoxin (below 10 ppb), heavy metals, moisture (below 12%), gluten (below 20 ppm), and microbiological parameters per batch at NABL labs.
Gluten-free bread, pasta, crackers, breakfast cereals, tortillas, gluten-free beer brewing, animal feed, and biofuel. White Sorghum flour is the most widely used gluten-free flour in EU and USA certified product manufacturing.
