Home > Journals > International Journal of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

International Journal of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

Submit your article Read this Journals View all journals
Full Text (PDF)
Review Article

The Under Utilized Indigenous Grain Little Millet: A Mini Review

Dipali Saxena, Assistant Professor, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Shri Vaishnav Institute of Home Science, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwadyalaya Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452002 India. , Dipali Saxena1 , Uttam Sharma2

Author Information

Licence:



International Journal of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics 9(2):p 77-80, May-September 2021. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.9221.2

How Cite This Article:

 

Dipali Saxena, Uttam Sharma/The Under Utilized Indigenous Grain Little Millet: A Mini Review/International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics 2021;9(2):77-80.
 

Timeline

Received : N/A         Accepted : N/A          Published : N/A

Abstract

Little millet is a minor cereal which is known for several health benefits due to the presence of bioactive compounds such as phenolic compounds, gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), carotenoids, and tocopherols. In this paper, the literature on the nutraceuticals of the little millet and also the influence of processing on their stability has been reviewed. The greatest impact on the nutrient and nutraceutical content of the millet occurs on the milling process, when the physical separation of different morphological parts takes place. These nutraceuticals offer protection to the consumer against various diseases. This information will be useful for utilization of processed little millet as an ingredient in functional foods with health promoting functions. It has a significant role in providing significant amounts of antioxidants and phytochemicals in the diet. However, there is a need to restore the lost interest in millets due to its potential nutritional qualities and health benefits. Keywords: Little millet; Nutraceuticals; Processing; Phytochemicals etc.

References

No records found.


About this article

Cite this article

 

Dipali Saxena, Uttam Sharma/The Under Utilized Indigenous Grain Little Millet: A Mini Review/International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics 2021;9(2):77-80.
 

Licence:



Received Accepted Published
N/A N/A N/A
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.9221.2

Keywords


Article Level Metrics

Last Updated

Friday 17 July 2026, 06:05:14 (IST)

945

Accesses

3
107
00

Citations


NA
NA
NA

Download citation


Article Keywords

Keyword Highlighting

Highlight selected keywords in the article text.


Timeline

Received N/A
Accepted N/A
Published N/A

licence




Access this article

Reprint Order Form
Buy this Article
Institutional Subscriptions

Share