Malavraj Wheat

However, in general, incorporating whole wheat into your diet can offer several health benefits. Whole wheat is a good source of dietary fiber, proteins, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. It supports a healthy digestive system, aids in weight management, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and provides sustained energy. It is also beneficial for heart health and can contribute to a well-balanced diet.

About 80% of the malavraj wheat before being consumed by human beings is processed and got converted into flour. Pest infestation to the standing wheat crop is of lesser magnitude as compared to paddy. Stored grain pests are more destructive and as such loss of malavraj wheat is more markedly recorded in stored grains then the standing crop.

Malavraj Wheat is harvested from early March to Mid June in different parts of the country. Out of the total product, about 40% is marketed and the rest is retained by farmers to be used as seed for future crop or as cattle-feed or for their own consumption.Malavraj Wheat utilised as seed constitute about 5-8% of the total product, while the amount used for cattlefeed is only 3-5%. The rest of the malavraj wheat produced is used by human beings as food.