GLOSSARY · GLUTEN-FREE GRAIN FLOURS
Pearl Millet Flour
EN Pearl Millet Flour · DE Perlhirsemehl · IT Farina di Miglio Perlato
CATEGORY=Grain FloursBINDING=2/5CROSS-CONTACT=Medium cross-contact riskPRIMARY USE=Flatbreads (bajra roti), porridge
Pearl Millet Flour (also: Bajra flour | Bulrush millet flour). Slightly bitter, earthy. Strong flavour, best blended.
⚠ GF STATUS
Naturally gluten-free. Cross-contact is a real risk in the supply chain; buy it with a gluten-free claim on the pack (a certification mark is a bonus, not a requirement).
A note on coeliac safety
Naturally gluten-free. Cross-contact is a real risk in the supply chain; buy it with a gluten-free claim on the pack (a certification mark is a bonus, not a requirement).
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| US (FDA) | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| Australia / NZ | GF if labelled gluten-free |
In the kitchen
Slightly bitter, earthy. Strong flavour: best blended. Best for: Flatbreads (bajra roti), porridge.
If you don’t have it
Sorghum flour (milder)
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier B · last reviewed June 2026.
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EVIDENCE LEDGER
Reference standardCODEX / AOECS
Entry updated2026-06-11
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