Kodo Millet
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Kodo millet was domesticated in India almost 3000 years ago. It is an annual tufted grass that grows up to 90 cm high. The grain is enclosed within hard, corneous, persistenthusks thataredifficulttoremove. Ithas thehighestdietary fiberamongstall themillets It forms the main stay of the dietary nutritional requirements. It has high protein content (11%), low fat (4.2%) and very high fibre content (14.3%). Kodo milletis very easy todigest, it contains a highamountof lecithinand is excellent for strengthening the nervous system. Itis rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic acid, as well as the minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, magnesiumand zinc. It contain noglutenand is good forpeoplewhoare gluten intolerant. Regular consumption of kodo millet is very beneficial for postmenopausal women suffering from signs of cardiovascular disease, like highblood pressureand highcholesterol levels.
