Frequently Asked Questions
Which of Nihkan's products are gluten-free?
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All Nihkan Sprouted Daily cooking flours, such as Sprouted millet and lentil flours, and instant breakfast mixes, such as Idli, upma, and pancake mixes, are gluten-free products. We also have gluten-free cracker snacks made with millets. All our products are tested for Gluten allergens and are safe for people with gluten intolerances or celiac disease.
What kind of Protein is used in Nihkan products?
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Nihkan products contain 100% natural protein, i.e., sprouted protein from legumes (lentils) and millets. Our energy bars also contain protein-rich ingredients like peanuts, sesame seeds, almonds, walnuts, dates, jaggery, etc.
How are Nihkan Millets different from other Millet products available in the market?
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The market's so-called millet snacks contain just 2%-20% of millets in their composition. Whereas all Nihkan products contain more than 80% millets.
Why do normal millet flours have a short shelf life?
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Normal millet flour is made by milling the direct millet grains. They have poor shelf life due to their high fat content as well as lipase activity, which causes rapid development of rancidity and bitterness.
How Nihkan Sprouted Millet flours are different from normal millet flours available in the market?
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Nihkan sprouted flour manufacturing process includes washing, soaking, sprouting, and drying the grains before milling. This improves protein content, digestion, and shelf life.
Why use dehydrated Sprouts when I can make my own fresh sprouts?
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Home-made sprouts can have bacterial contamination. Nihkan Dehydrated sprouts provide safe, dry, nutritious sprouted grains without the risks of bacterial growth.
How much is the shelf life of Nihkan sprouted millet & sprouted lentil flours?
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12 months.
Do Nihkan products contain any preservatives?
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No, Nihkan products are 100% preservative-free. We use low-temperature dehydration and roasting techniques to naturally enhance shelf life.
Are Millet cracker snacks made with no maida?
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Yes, they are 100% gluten-free with no wheat, no maida, and no rice. Healthy, diabetic-friendly, and ideal for sugar control snacks.
What are the best high-protein flours for diabetes or sugar control?
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Nihkan Sprouted Moong bean flour & Super legumes mix flour contain 24g of protein with zero sugar.
Which flour is best for making easy gluten-free chapati?
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Nihkan All-purpose millet mix is ideal for easy, fluffy gluten-free chapatis, parathas, baking cakes, muffins, and bread.
How are Nihkan Gluten-free Baking products different from others?
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Other gluten-free foods use rice and starches. Nihkan products use nutritious millets and pulses, high in protein and fibre.
What kind of sweetener is used in Nihkan energy bars?
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Dates, jaggery, or honey along with seeds, nuts, and millets are used to make them delicious and nutritious.
What is the packaging material used?
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Premium-grade recyclable stand-up pouches. We believe in sustainability and a cleaner environment.
What kind of product certifications do you have?
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ISO-compliant, FSSAI-approved, Central FSSAI license, and USFDA registration.
Are you selling in any other country apart from India?
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Yes, Nihkan products are also available in the UK under our brand name.
Is the Nihkan brand name registered trademark?
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Yes, we have trademarked our brand name and logo.
Gifting
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Nihkan products are perfect for personal & corporate gifting. Contact info@nihkan.in or WhatsApp +91 9321387675 for enquiries.
B2B & Distributorship
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Please write to Kanika.nandurdikar@nihkan.in for any kind of B2B or distributorship enquiries.
