Uses of Millet Protein in Food and Non-food Sectors

Abstract

Millets are climate-resilient cereals and an ancient grain grown in arid and semiarid regions of the world. They are staple food for many people in Asia and Africa. For ages, millets have been part of India’s agricultural system and are highly nutritious and gluten-free crops. Millets are known for their rich nutritional profile containing high fiber content, vitamins, and minerals. Millets are rich in bioactive compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins, which exhibit therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antioxidant effects. Millet is an attractive crop for diabetic patients and is recognized as a low glycemic index crop. Studies show millets have promising health benefits for gut microbiota modulation, lipid metabolism, and other illnesses, and ca