Changmei, S. and Dorothy, J. (2014) Millet- the Frugal Grain. International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, 3 (4). pp. 75-90.
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Abstract
Millet is widely used to refer to a variety of grains that are very popular for their culinary uses as well as their health promoting qualities. Millet is one of the oldest foods known to humans and possibly the first cereal grain to be used for domestic purposes. Millet grain is the basic foodstuff for farm households in the world’s poorest countries and among the poorest people. Today, millet ranks as the sixth most important grain in the world. Millets being less expensive compared to other cereals and the staple for poorer section of the population. Fortification of millets is a cost-effective method that can be exploiting the deficiency and it is a feasible strategy to enhance the intake of fortified millet products. Though millets are rich in micronutrients but majority of the nutrients remain unavailable due to the presence of anti nutrients that inhibits the nutritional values of millets which lead to deficient in diet of most Indian population. Hence, fortifying millets can enhance the nutrient availability and product developments. In the present era of food scarcity there exists a need to diversify the use of these millets by developing various millet recipes. Millet is delicious as a cooked cereal that can be used as a side dish and can be popped like corn for use as a snack or breakfast cereal. Properly stored, whole millet can be kept safe for up to two years. Millet is a highly nutritious, healthy and versatile grain that would be worthy adding to anyone’s diet.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Millet, Cereals, Fortification, Micronutrients, Recipes |
| Author Affiliation: | Department of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Pin: 641 043. Tamilnadu, India |
| Subjects: | Plant Production |
| Divisions: | Millet |
| Depositing User: | Mr T L Gautham |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Apr 2016 10:46 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Apr 2016 10:46 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/14290 |
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