Nutraceutical Potential of Millets


Year : 2024 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 03 | Page : 31-37
    By

    Purvi Gupt,

  • Aditi Rikhari,

  1. Student, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India., Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India., Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Millets have garnered growing interest because of their exceptional nutraceutical properties. Due to their abundant supply of vital nutrients and bioactive substances, millets show significant potential in enhancing health and reducing the risk of chronic illnesses. This paper emphasises the significant nutritional content of millets, which are devoid of gluten and abundant in protein, vitamins, and minerals, rendering them a superb dietary choice for those suffering from gluten sensitivity or those in search of functional foods. Furthermore, this paper highlights the main nutraceutical constituents found in millets, such as phenolic compounds, dietary fibre, carotenoids, tocopherols, and phytosterol, and their impact on human health. The exploration of future research pathways is directed towards the optimisation of nutraceuticals derived from millet, the bioavailability of phytochemicals, and the development of novel food processing procedures to augment their health-promoting characteristics. Given the increasing worldwide need for sustainable and nourishing grains, millets are well positioned to have a substantial impact on tackling nutritional and health issues in contemporary diets.

Keywords: millet, nutraceutical, dietary fibre, carotenoid, phenolic compounds

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (rrjoast)]

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Purvi Gupt, Aditi Rikhari. Nutraceutical Potential of Millets. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2024; 13(03):31-37.
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Volume 13
Issue 03
Received 07/10/2024
Accepted 17/10/2024
Published 18/10/2024


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