Millet,facts
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- Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.
- Millet may have been consumed by humans more than 7000 years ago.
- The most widely grown millet is pearl millet, which is an important crop in India and parts of Africa.
- Prior to rice, millet was the main grain in China.
- Millet is a rich source of dietary fiber and many minerals, especially copper, phosphorus, manganese, and magnesium.
- Millet contains B-complex vitamins as well as several essential amino acids.
- Millet is a good source of potassium.
- Millet is gluten-free.
- Millet has a low glycemic index (GI).
- Millet should be stored in a hermetically sealed container in a cool, dry, and dark place.