Millets are some of the oldest of cultivated crops. The term millet is applied to various grass crops whose seeds are harvested for food or feed. Millets are gluten-free and non-allergic. Millets are used to produce many traditional and food beverages products.

Millets are rich in dietary fiber which absorbs water and bulking property. it increases transit time of food in the gut which helps in reducing risk of inflammatory bowel disease and act as detoxifying agent in the body.

Nutritional Value

Millets are high in nutrition and dietary fibre. They serve as good source of protein, micronutrients and phytochemicals. The millets contain

7-12% protein,

2-5% fat, 65-75% carbohydrates and

15-20% dietary fibre.

The essential amino acid profile of the millet protein is better than various cereals such as maize.