Horse Gram Powder

Horse Gram Powder is made from the seeds of Macrotyloma uniflorum, a hardy legume known in India as kulthi, kollu or hurali. Although its English name comes from its use as horse and cattle feed, horse gram has been a nutritious food for people in South India and the hills for centuries, and it is valued for its high protein and fibre.

Arizone International supplies Horse Gram Powder and whole horse gram for food manufacturers, health-food and millet brands, Ayurvedic companies, wholesalers and exporters.

A Pulse for Tough Conditions

Horse gram grows well in poor, dry soils where few other crops survive, making it an important food in rain-fed areas of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The small, flat, brown seeds are very hard and are usually soaked, sprouted or cooked for a long time. In Tamil Nadu, kollu rasam is a warming soup traditionally made in winter, and in Karnataka, huruli saaru is a popular dish. In Uttarakhand, gahat dal is a mountain staple.

What Horse Gram Contains

• ProteinAround 20% to 25%, one of the higher levels among pulses.
• Dietary FibreBoth soluble and insoluble.
• MineralsRich in iron, calcium and phosphorus.
• Polyphenols and FlavonoidsEspecially in the seed coat.
• Low FatHorse gram is naturally low in fat.

Traditional Uses

In Ayurveda, kulattha (horse gram) is described as heating and is traditionally recommended in winter and for people seeking to manage weight. It is also a well-known traditional remedy in Indian folk practice for kidney stones, and it appears in some classical formulations for urinary health. Horse gram soup is a popular home remedy for colds.

Applications

• Instant soup mixes and rasam powders
• Multigrain and millet flour blends
• Health drinks and protein powders
• Snacks, crackers and extruded products
• Weight-management food products
• Ayurvedic and traditional preparations
• Sprouted horse gram powder for health foods

Processing Notes

Like many pulses, horse gram contains natural anti-nutrients such as phytic acid and trypsin inhibitors. Soaking, sprouting, roasting and cooking reduce these and improve digestibility. We can supply raw, roasted or sprouted horse gram powder depending on your application.

Quality Parameters

• Protein, fibre and moisture content
• Processing type (raw, roasted or sprouted)
• Particle size
• Microbiology, aflatoxins and pesticide residues
• Freedom from foreign matter and insect damage

Packaging and Storage

Horse Gram Powder is packed in food-grade bags, typically 25 kg, or retail packs. Store in a cool, dry place away from pests.

Sprouted horse gram is easier to digest.

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

Horse gram powder is used in traditional foods and weight management blends. Keep it dry, and ask for microbiology results for ready-to-eat use.

Tell us whether you need raw or roasted powder.

Why Choose Arizone International?

We are an India-based supplier and exporter of pulses, millets and food ingredients. We supply Horse Gram Powder in raw, roasted and sprouted forms, with test reports and full export documentation.

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