Finger Millet- A Possible Source of Human Nourishment and Health

Abstract

Kebede Dida and Kedir Kebero

Accessible for a significantly lower cost than other items, finger millet, the primary crop in human nutrition is regarded as a healthful diet for low-income populations. In Africa's West, East, and Great Lakes Regions, it is a reliable source of food. Furthermore, native to Ethiopia, it can withstand drought well. The chemical makeup of various finger millet types is crucial in determining which has a high nutritional value. Ethiopian research on the crop's chemical makeup is, however, lacking. This analysis evaluates the nutritional benefits, overall health, and application of finger millet in val- ue-added foods. Its product is one of the most significant and is widely grown in several locations in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This little millet provides an essential amino acid in the form of foodstuffs lacking in leucine, isoleucine, methionine, and phenylalanine. The polyphenol and fiber content are also useful for various health advantages, including antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-atheroclerogenic, and anti-tumorigenic actions. Generally speaking, these millets are crucial for many items and are also utilized as a healthful food for newborns when fermented. They are also recognized as a significant source of fiber for diabetes patients.

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