Comprehensive Review on Barnyard and Kodo Millet: Nutritional composition & effect of Food processing
1Sara G.S. Varghese and 2#Ruby Varghese
1Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru - 560069 (India) 2#Corresponding Author: Dr. Ruby Varghese, Department of Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru - 560069 (India) Email Id: rubybiochemistry@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Cereals are staple foods that provide essential nutrients for human nutrition. However, their nutritional benefits are often hindered by antinutrients like trypsin inhibitors, polyphenols, and phytic acid. Given their resistance and nutritional value, millets like kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) and barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea) are vital in semi-arid and tropical environments. This review explores the nutritional composition, health benefits and challenges attached to consuming millets, with a particular emphasis on barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea) and kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum).