Description
Millet is one of the oldest foods known to man. It is a small round seed of an annual grass that is eaten as a cereal in Africa and Asia. It is not a true grain, but is related to sorghum. Millet is a good source of protein and contains more amino acid, lysine, than do wheat, oats and rice. It is also an excellent source of B vitamins, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, folate, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron and a rich source of mineral building phytochemical phytic acid.
To make a porridge, as a rice substitute e.g. a side dish or in risottos, pilaf, salads, add to soups and casseroles, in egg and milk based dishes e.g. puddings, souffles, traditionally used as couscous (wheat product) substitute.
Nutritional Information - per 100g serving
- Energy 1582kj (378cal)
- Protein 11.0g
- Fat, total 4.22g
- -saturated 0.72g
- Carbohydrate, total 64.3g
- -sugars 5.00g
- Dietary Fibre 8.50g
- Sodium 5.00mg
