Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

Author(s):
Amit Tomar, AK Mishra, SP Singh, HH Khan, Prachi Patel and RP Singh

Abstract:
The present study was carried out for analyze the properties, nutritional profile, value added products & nutritional of small millet grains. The millet grain contains about 65% carbohydrate, a high proportion of which is in the form of non-starchy polysaccharides and dietary fibre which help in prevention of constipation, lowering of blood cholesterol and slow release of glucose to the blood stream during digestion. Lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases, duodenal ulcer and hyperglycemia (diabetes) are reported among regular millet consumers. Millet grains are also rich in important vitamins viz., Thiamine, riboflavin, folic and niacin and are comparable to rice and wheat or even rich in some of the minerals. Millets are most commonly available in the form of pearled and hulled kind. Millets are tasty grains that have a mildly sweet, nut-like flavour. Millets are rich sources of protein, dietary fiber, energy and minerals when compared to rice. These millets have diversified high food value but the consumption of these millets has declined for want of standardized processing techniques to compete with fine cereals. Hence an effort was made to increase the utilization of small millets in popular foods which would find ready acceptability with the tag of 'HEALTH FOODS'.